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March 24, 2026 10:39 AM

India hosts BIMSTEC Youth Programme to boost cultural exchange and sustainability leadership

India hosted the BIMSTEC Youth Heritage and Sustainability Immersion Programme from March 17 to 23 in Madhya Pradesh, bringing together young leaders from across the region to strengthen cultural ties and promote sustainable development. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with Bharat Scouts and Guides, was part of announcements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to enhance youth exchanges within the BIMSTEC grouping. ...

September 15, 2025 2:52 PM

India hosts BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit in Guwahati

India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit in Guwahati from September 9–11, bringing together over 80 participants from all member countries of the regional grouping to discuss inclusive leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. The summit, organised in association with Bharat Scouts & Guides, was inaugurated by Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya. Participants represented a wide cross-section of society, including political, business, socio-cultural and civil society leaders. ...

April 9, 2025 4:32 PM

India proposes BIMSTEC Agriculture Centre of Excellence at Kathmandu ministerial meet

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the Indian delegation at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM), held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by agriculture ministers and senior officials from all seven BIMSTEC member nations — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The high-level dialogue aimed to strengthen regional cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, a...

April 4, 2025 4:41 PM

PM Modi urges Bangladesh’s Yunus to avoid rhetoric, protect minorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the issue of the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, during his meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since the ouster of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the formation of the interim government under ...

April 4, 2025 2:52 PM

PM Modi offers linking UPI with payment systems of BIMSTEC nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the payment systems of BIMSTEC member nations to strengthen trade, industry, and tourism in the region. Addressing the sixth summit of the seven-nation group, the prime minister also proposed establishing a BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and exploring the promotion of trade in local currencies within the region. Additionally, the prime minister recommended establishing a BIMSTEC Centre of...

April 4, 2025 11:39 AM

PM Modi to strengthen regional cooperation at BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is expected to make key announcements reinforcing India’s role in strengthening regional cooperation. BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey highlighted the significance of PM Modi’s participation, expressing confidence that his address would include declarations aimed at enhancing India’s contributions to the regional bloc. “PM will address BIMSTEC, and we are looking forward to his s...

April 4, 2025 11:35 AM

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Myanmar’s Aung Hlaing discuss quake relief, bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s military-led government, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and extend support following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar. This marks the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders during PM Modi’s third term in office. Taking to X, PM Modi shared details of the meeting, saying, “Met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Mya...

April 3, 2025 10:58 AM

PM Modi departs for Thailand and Sri Lanka, to attend BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, "At the invitation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, I am departing today for Thailand on an official visit and to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit." "Over the past decade, BIMSTEC has emerged as a significant forum for promoting regional development, connect...

September 16, 2024 4:33 PM

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

India is preparing to host the first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit in New Delhi from August 6-8, marking a significant step towards fostering greater regional collaboration in the Bay of Bengal region. The Ministry of External Affairs, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), will organize this three-day event. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will inaugurate the summit, with Union Minister of Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal and other leaders scheduled to deli...

September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

Jaishankar urges new energy infusion in BIMSTEC to bolster cooperation

As Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member countries gathered in the national capital for a two-day retreat meeting on Thursday to bolster cooperation among Bay of Bengal countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the discussions will be helpful in infusing new energies, resources and commitment towards BIMSTEC cooperation. Jaishankar welcomed colleagues from across the world for the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTE...