BIMSTEC

“We believe in development-ism, not expansionism,” says PM Modi as India, Thailand elevate ties to strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held delegation-level talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok and said that…

2 weeks ago

India, Thailand elevate bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership, several MoUs exchanged during PM Modi’s visit

Adding new vigour to the bilateral friendship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn…

2 weeks ago

EAM highlights need for addressing terrorism, trafficking at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his concerns over terrorism, illicit narcotics trade, and other related activities on Thursday at…

2 weeks ago

PM Modi welcomed by Thai Dy PM at airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he looked forward to participating in the upcoming official engagements at the BIMSTEC…

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EAM Jaishankar arrives at BIMSTEC Leaders’ Summit, looks forward to further talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday thanked Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand for his welcome ahead…

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Disaster management in BIMSTEC region “a priority for India”: MEA after earthquakes in Thailand, Myanmar

India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation in disaster management following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.…

3 weeks ago

India hosts BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Climate Change Conference

Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Youth Led Conference on Climate Change was held in…

2 months ago

EAM Jaishankar, Assam CM Sarma discuss development initiatives in Assam and its centrality for success of India’s Act East, BIMSTEC policies

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Tuesday and discussed…

2 months ago

MEA highlights Odisha’s role in maritime at Purvodaya Perspectives Conference

Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the importance of expanding discussions on regional cooperation and…

4 months ago

India to host first BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8

India will host the first BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8. The Ministry of External Affairs, in…

9 months ago

India leads security cooperation efforts at BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs meet in Myanmar

In a significant stride towards enhancing regional security cooperation, India took the helm as the lead country for security sector…

9 months ago

PM Modi, BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers discuss ways to strengthen regional cooperation

Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member countries held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed ways to strengthen…

9 months ago

India-Bhutan hold talks on climate change, sustainability

A delegation from Bhutan, headed by Gem Tshering, from Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Government of Bhutan met Kirti…

9 months ago

For India, BIMSTEC represents interlinking of Neighbourhood First, Act East Policy and SAGAR vision: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar articulated India's strategic alignment with the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic…

9 months ago

“Discussions will help in infusing new energies, resources”: Jaishankar on BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

As Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member countries gathered in the national capital for a two-day retreat meeting on Thursday…

9 months ago

EAM S Jaishankar to host his counterparts for BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his counterparts for the 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in New Delhi on…

9 months ago

“May our time-honoured links grow even stronger”: EAM Jaishankar’s warm wishes on BIMSTEC Day

India reiterates its commitment to achieve shared prosperity through a resilient and open BIMSTEC region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar…

11 months ago

How Kolkata port has become the fulcrum of India’s Act East, BIMSTEC policies

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), erstwhile Kolkata Port is gradually turning into a critical logistics hub in the region now…

2 years ago

As Bay of Bengal becomes centre of geopolitical wrangling, India must push for a robust BIMSTEC

At a time when countries are rushing to rechart regional groupings amid the fast-changing geopolitical landscape, India and other member…

2 years ago

India steps up rail connectivity with Myanmar in outreach to ASEAN

After the inauguration of the much-awaited Sittwe Port in Myanmar, the Indian Railways has now announced linking the neighbouring country…

2 years ago

Proposed South and South East Asia power grid can spur rise of Bay of Bengal community

Kathmandu:  The countries associated with Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) come from South and…

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