At the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' meeting in New Delhi, Bangladesh urged member states to deepen cooperation on the Rohingya crisis, maritime security and cyber threats, saying a secure Bay of Bengal is essential for regional stability and development.

Bangladesh urges stronger BIMSTEC security cooperation amid Rohingya crisis, regional threats at Delhi NSAs meet

India hosted the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting in New Delhi, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chairing discussions involving security leaders from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions. 

NSA Ajit Doval chairs BIMSTEC national security chief meeting 

In today's top world headlines, India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval urged stronger BIMSTEC cooperation to address shared security and economic challenges, including global supply chain disruptions. Iran warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz would cross a "red line," while explosions were reported near Iran's Jabar Port amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Israel reaffirmed its military presence in security zones across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and Russian ballistic missile strikes killed civilians in Kyiv. Meanwhile, Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality due to wildfire smoke, Indian stock markets traded flat after a volatile session, and Zee Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra announced the establishment of Sri Nand Kishor Goenka University in Hisar.

Iran threatens U.S. | BIMSTEC summit | Toronto air quality worsens | Kyiv missile attack | WION News

India hosted the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting in New Delhi, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chairing discussions involving security leaders from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions. NSA Doval emphasized India's Neighbourhood First Policy, Act East Policy, and MAHASAGAR vision while calling for greater collaboration to tackle common security challenges across the Bay of Bengal region. Bilateral meetings with several member nations also explored mechanisms to enhance intelligence cooperation and regional stability.

BIMSTEC Security chiefs meet in New Delhi | Ajit Doval leads talks on terrorism & maritime security 

India is strengthening regional security cooperation ahead of the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to discuss key regional security issues. The discussions focused on maritime security, intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and regional stability. Ajit Doval also reviewed bilateral security cooperation with Myanmar and explored deeper collaboration with Thailand on intelligence sharing and security coordination. During his meeting with Bangladesh's Defence Adviser, the two sides discussed emerging security challenges facing the Bay of Bengal region, including cross-border crime, terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and climate-related security risks.

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

Senior security officials from the seven BIMSTEC nations are meeting in New Delhi for the 5th National Security Advisors' Meeting to strengthen regional security cooperation. The discussions focus on maritime security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, piracy, organized crime, drug trafficking, disaster response, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on the Bay of Bengal. India is hosting the two-day meeting as it pushes for stronger regional coordination and capacity building among South and Southeast Asian nations.

BIMSTEC NSA meeting | India hosts 7-nation security summit | Ajit Doval leads key talks

The two-day meeting, hosted by India, comes at a time of heightened regional challenges, including piracy risks in the Bay of Bengal, cross-border extremism and the impacts of climate change on food and energy security.

BIMSTEC security chiefs convene in Delhi amid Bay of Bengal tensions

BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey revealed plans for a meeting of health ministers, hosted by Sri Lanka, and a meeting of home ministers, hosted by India, in 2026. This is the first such home ministers’ meeting under BIMSTEC.

BIMSTEC to hold first joint maritime security exercise in November 2026, says Secretary General Pandey

Opinions & Blogs | World | India News: BIMSTEC is now nearly 28 years old. It began its journey in June 1997 when its four founding members—Thailand, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—formed BIST-EC, a mechanism for economic cooperation.

BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok – India’s perspective

World, India News | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit. This is their first engagement

PM Modi holds first bilateral meet with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines

India News: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are members of the BIMSTEC grouping that focuses on regional integration between South and Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.

BIMSTEC Summit on 4th April, says SG Indra Mani Pandey

The BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has said that the summit of the grouping will take place on 4th April in Bangkok. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference, he said "Schedule has been finalized. It will have its own declaration, Bangkok declaration will be adopted, number of MoUs will be signed. We might adopt declaration on maritime transport corridor'.

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization that brings together countries from South and Southeast Asia to foster regional cooperation.

India has been actively pushing for BIMSTEC as an alternative platform to SAARC, focusing on its eastern neighborhood. Initiatives like the BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity have been launched to enhance regional integration.

SAARC remains defunct due to Pakistan's support to cross border terrorism in the region.

BIMSTEC summit on 4th April in Bangkok, says sg Pandey | Wion exclusive interview

New Delhi will host the foreign ministers of the BIMSTEC grouping next week, on July 11. BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is a seven-member grouping which has Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand as its members.

India to host BIMSTEC foreign ministers' meet next week

BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has pointed to connectivity being one of the key focus areas of the regional grouping. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Pandey said, the 'master plan for connectivity has been approved by the member states, and we are in the process of establishing mechanisms for its implementation.

BIMSTEC's secretary general highlights connectivity being one of the key focus areas of regional grouping

BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has pointed to connectivity being one of the key focus areas of the regional grouping. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Pandey said, "Master plan for connectivity has been approved by the member states, and we are in the process of establishing mechanisms for its implementation.

BIMSTEC's focus is on connectivity, Thai govt to host summit this year, says BIMSTEC secretary general

BIMSTEC secretary general Indra Mani Pandey has pointed to connectivity being one of the key focus areas of the regional grouping. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Pandey said,'master plan for connectivity has been approved by the member states, and we are in the process of establishing mechanisms for its implementation.' He pointed that Thai govt has committed to host the summit this year. He is the first Indian national to hold the position of the BIMSTEC secretary general. He is currently in Perth for Indian Ocean conference.

BIMSTEC focus on Connectivity; Thai govt to host summit this year, says Secretary General Pandey

The climate crisis has upset the ‘organic link’ between mountains and oceans, said Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday, stressing the immediate need for climate action.

Nepal PM Deuba calls for ‘bold climate action’ at BIMSTEC Summit

Sri Lanka is hosting the 5th BIMSTEC summit. Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually attended the summit and said that India's focus is on strengthening the BIMSTEC.

Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually attends BIMSTEC summit hosted by Sri Lanka

In a virtual address to the BIMSTEC conference on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the continuing Russia-Ukraine situation has "raised worries about the stability of the world order.

Europe situation raised question mark over stability of international order: PM Modi at BIMSTEC

Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually attended the BIMSTEC summit and said that India's focus is on strengthening the BIMSTEC. India has granted $1 million to BIMSTEC as well.

Indian PM Narendra Modi calls for regional unity, grants $1 million to BIMSTEC

Indian Ministry of External Affairs briefing on 5th BIMSTEC summit hosted by Sri Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is attending 18th Bimstec meeting. India & Sri Lanka have signed a host of agreements, including hybrid power projects.

Indian power project replaces Chinese venture in Sri Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is attending 18th BIMSTEC meeting. India & Sri Lanka have signed a host of agreements including a pact to expand maritime security.

India-Sri Lanka to expand maritime security as both countries sign a host of agreements

Sri Lanka is all set to host the fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation in Colombo. According to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry the event will be held in a hybrid version with foreign ministers of all seven nations attending the three-day summit which will be inaugurated today and will conclude on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka: Indian EAM Jaishankar, PM Modi to attend 3-day Bimstec summit

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