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Cambodia, Thailand committed to expanding trade ties
Phnom Penh, April 25: Cambodia and Thailand remained committed to expanding trade relations amid global trade friction, the Cambodian Foreign Ministry said in a press statement.
PM Modi, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake hold delegation-level talks
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday.
India to support cancer care, set up a CoE for traditional medicine in BIMSTEC countries: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 5: India will support cancer care, as well as set up a Centre of Excellence for traditional medicine in BIMSTEC countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BIMSTEC serves as vital bridge between South and Southeast Asia: PM Modi
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a dynamic speech at the BIMSTEC Summit, which concluded in Thailand, highlighting key areas for further cooperation and announcing initiatives to strengthen collective commitment toward building a prosperous, secure, and inclusive Bay of Bengal region.
Had extremely fruitful and positive meeting with PM Modi: Oli
Bangkok, April 4: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said on Friday that he had "extremely fruitful and positive" discussions with PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
PM Modi meets good friend Bhutan PM, says relations between two nations robust
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of 6th BIMSTEC Summit, and he said that both the countries are cooperating in several sectors.
PM Modi unveils 21-point action plan at 6th BIMSTEC Summit
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented a comprehensive 21-point action plan during the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, laying out an ambitious road map for cooperation across diverse sectors.
PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, their first face-to-face meeting since the collapse of Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's government.
How PM Modi revitalised BIMSTEC and helped make it vibrant forum
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are revitalising the BIMSTEC, reflecting India's leadership and influence on the group's direction and commitment to its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies while aligning with its broader Indo-Pacific vision.
BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to regional cooperation
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other BIMSTEC leaders, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation across various sectors as he attended the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday.
PM Modi injects dynamism in BIMSTEC through Neighbourhood First policy, Act East policy, MAHASAGAR vision
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are injecting dynamism into BIMSTEC as India's leadership and various policies have shaped the group.
PM Modi reaffirms India's commitment to boosting cooperation in BIMSTEC region
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to boosting cooperation across diverse sectors in the BIMSTEC region on Friday.
PM Modi to reinforce India's role in strengthening regional cooperation: BIMSTEC Secy Gen
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand, where he's expected to make significant announcements reinforcing India's role in strengthening regional cooperation.
BIMSTEC Summit: Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister, member countries sign Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation
Bangkok, April 4: Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and foreign ministers of BIMSTEC member countries signed the Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation during the summit in Bangkok on Thursday.
BIMSTEC is a shared endeavour with an ambitious purpose, says EAM Jaishankar
Bangkok, April 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday at the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting that BIMSTEC has sent a strong message towards growth by finalising the BIMSTEC Charter last year.
EAM highlights need for addressing terrorism, trafficking at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting
Bangkok, April 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his concerns over terrorism, illicit narcotics trade, and other related activities on Thursday at the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting.
PM Modi departs for Thailand to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit
New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday morning to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, which will be held on Friday.
PM Modi arrives in Bangkok to enthusiastic welcome by Indian diaspora
Bangkok, Aril 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday to a warm reception from the Indian diaspora, who greeted him with enthusiastic chants of "Modi Modi" and "Vande Mataram."
PM Modi emplanes for Thailand; to attend BIMSTEC summit
New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok.
BIMSTEC finalises key agreements on connectivity and security
New Delhi, April 2: The 25th session of the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) concluded on Wednesday in Bangkok, Thailand. This meeting, which precedes the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on April 3 and the 6th BIMSTEC Summit on April 4, finalised key documents and set the agenda for the upcoming discussions at the Ministerial and Summit levels.
UAE welcomes agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi, April 2: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the agreement reached between the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Republic of Uzbekistan to establish a tri-national border connection point, as well as the signing of the Khujand Declaration of Eternal Friendship between the three countries.
Bangkok set for 6th BIMSTEC Summit as preparations intensify
Bangkok, April 2: The 25th Meeting of Senior Officials of BIMSTEC took place in Bangkok, marking a key step in preparations for the upcoming 6th BIMSTEC Summit. India's Secretary (East) P Kumaran participated in the discussions, which focused on cooperation across various sectors and finalising the agenda for the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Meeting on April 3, followed by the main Summit on April 4.
PM Modi's Thailand visit to strengthen bilateral ties, regional cooperation: Ambassador Nagesh Singh
By Ayushi Agarwal, Bangkok, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand marks a significant diplomatic engagement, as it is the first official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 12 years.
Bangladesh Delegation attends 25th BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Bangkok
Dhaka, April 2: The 25th Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) commenced today in Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit scheduled for April 4, 2025. A five-member delegation from Bangladesh, led by Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin, participated in the meeting, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.
Strengthening ties: How India is shaping the future of BIMSTEC
New Delhi, April 1: India plays a dynamic and central role in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), acting as a key driver of regional integration and cooperation.
6th BIMSTEC Summit to convene in Bangkok on April 4, focusing on trade, security, regional cooperation
Dhaka, March 31: The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is set to take place on April 4 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme "Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC," a release from the BIMSTEC Secretariat stated.
BIMSTEC leaders to adapt declaration and Vision 2030 at Bangkok Summit, says Secretary General
Dhaka, March 21: BIMSTEC leaders are set to adopt a declaration and BIMSTEC Vision 2030 at the upcoming Summit to be held in the first week of April in Bangkok, the organization's Secretary General said on Friday.
PM Modi likely to visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit
New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Thailand from April 2 to 4 to attend the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
Jaishankar holds talks with his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan
Muscat, February 17: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Oman's capital Muscat on Sunday.
B'desh hopes of Yunus-PM Modi meet during BIMSTEC summit
Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok, Thailand, from April 2-4.
India hosts first-ever BIMSTEC youth summit in Gandhinagar, focusing on regional cooperation
New Delhi, February 9: India is hosting the first-ever BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from February 7 to 11, 2025, an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported.
Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates BIMSTEC Youth Summit
Gandhinagar, February 8: The first BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Youth Summit themed 'Youth as a bridge for intra-BIMSTEC exchange' was inaugurated on Saturday.
SCO Secretary-General Yermekbayev arrives in India for first official visit
New Delhi, February 4: Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, on his first official visit to India.
Experts meet in Kenya to promote peace in Horn of Africa
Nairobi, Jan 29: Experts met in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday to promote peace in the Horn of Africa region.
India and Bangladesh need revitalised regional co-operation
New Delhi, Jan 11: The future of regional cooperation in South Asia is currently at a pivotal juncture, shaped by its historical context. While initiatives such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have largely failed to achieve the anticipated pan-regional free trade, another important forum, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), risks facing a similar fate unless significant intervention occurs from its largest member states, namely India and Bangladesh.
Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Tajik PMs meet on strengthening cooperation
Bishkek, Jan 9: A trilateral meeting was held between Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, and Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, the press service of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers announced.