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6th BIMSTEC leaders summit begins in Bangkok
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: The sixth Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) commenced today at Hotel Shangri-La in Bangkok, Thailand.
Heads of state and government from BIMSTEC member countries gathered for an official photo session before entering into formal discussions on the Summit's agenda.Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as host of the event, welcomed the visiting delegations.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is representing Nepal at the Summit. He, along with leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to address the gathering following a ceremonial signing of the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Cooperation agreement.This marks the first official visit of a Nepali Prime Minister to Thailand since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.Later in the day, PM Oli and the Nepali delegation will attend a welcome dinner hosted by the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok.
Addressing the gathering of leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, PM Modi underscored the importance of collaborative efforts aimed at fostering economic growth, ensuring regional security, and enhancing connectivity.
“India is committed to working together with all BIMSTEC nations to build a secure, prosperous, and sustainable Bay of Bengal region. The combined efforts of our countries can unleash the true potential of our shared resources and collective expertise,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on enhancing regional connectivity through infrastructure projects, digital integration, and trade facilitation. Additionally, he stressed the need for a unified approach to tackle transnational challenges such as terrorism, climate change, and health crises.
During the summit, leaders from member countries expressed their commitment to promoting mutual growth through concerted efforts in various areas, including trade, technology, energy, and disaster management.
The summit concluded with a collective pledge to strengthen regional cooperation, with PM Modi’s vision receiving widespread support from other participating nations.
