How PM Modi Helped Make BIMSTEC A Vibrant Regional Forum
Although founded in 1997, BIMSTEC gained momentum in 2016 when PM Modi invited partner countries for a Leaders Retreat in Goa.
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New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. He is expected to make big announcements about India role in promoting regional cooperation.
The Summit, with the theme "Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC", aims to strengthen regional cooperation in commerce, security and connectivity while also supporting the Bangkok Vision 2030.
Although founded in 1997, BIMSTEC gained momentum in 2016 when PM Modi invited partner countries for a Leaders Retreat in Goa. Following that, the Prime Minister focused on developing and strengthening the grouping, as well as regional cooperation. Later, he invited these leaders for his swearing-in ceremony in 2019.
PM Modi Neighbourhood First policy, Act East policy, MAHASAGAR vision and Vision for the Indo-Pacific, have also given the group the attention it needs, benefiting the member nations.
The Indian leadership has shaped BIMSTEC agenda, expanding to include seven key areas, with each country leading one. While India heads the security vertical as well as Trade, Bangladesh leads Investment and Development and Bhutan heads Environment and Climate.
Agriculture and Food Security is led by Myanmar, People-to-People ties are led by Nepal, Science, Technology, and Innovation is with Sri Lanka and Connectivity with Thailand.
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2025-04-04
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Anushka Tripathi
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