Sheikh Hasina, Suu Kyi arrive in India for BIMSTEC Summit
8 years, 5 months ago

Sheikh Hasina, Suu Kyi arrive in India for BIMSTEC Summit

India TV News  

Bangaldesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Myanmar's Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi on Sunday arrived in Goa to attend BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit and to hold bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In her first visit to India after her party National League of Democracy swept the parliamentary elections, Suu Kyi’s is scheduled to attend a ceremonial lunch hosted by Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar for all participants of BIMSTEC, after which she will attend the BRICS and BIMSTEC Outreach Summit later in the evening, with other leaders of the two groupings. Earlier today, Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay. Following last month's cross-border terror attack on an Indian Army camp at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of 19 Indian soldiers, India chose to invite countries belonging to the BIMSTEC grouping over those of SAARC.

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Will PM Modi and Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus meet for bilateral talks at BIMSTEC summit? ‘No update,’ says MEA
6 days, 22 hours ago

Will PM Modi and Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus meet for bilateral talks at BIMSTEC summit? ‘No update,’ says MEA

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus will attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation summit in Thailand next month. Bangladesh’s de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain confirmed on March 20 that Dhaka has made a formal request for a meeting on the margins of the summit. ‘Formal meeting looks difficult’ …

Modi to attend Bimstec summit in Bangkok in April
1 week, 1 day ago

Modi to attend Bimstec summit in Bangkok in April

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the summit meeting of regional grouping Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation early next month in the Thai capital Bangkok on April 3-4. Bimstec has been the major regional grouping that India has prioritised ever since South Asian grouping Saarc lapsed into a deep freeze nearly a decade ago …

PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka, Attend Bimstec Summit
1 week, 5 days ago

PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka, Attend Bimstec Summit

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka early next month to finalise agreements reached during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Delhi last year, Sri Lankan foreign minister Vijitha Herath was quoted as saying by news agency reports on Saturday. He could visit Sri Lanka either immediately before or after the Bimstec summit on his way back …

EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh’s Hossain, discusses bilateral ties & BIMSTEC cooperation
1 month, 1 week ago

EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh’s Hossain, discusses bilateral ties & BIMSTEC cooperation

Firstpost  

The close ties between India and Bangladesh came under severe strain after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, who was forced to leave the country in the face of a massive anti-government protest in August last year. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and BIMSTEC. …

India signs agreement to establish BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Bengaluru
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India signs agreement to establish BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary Jaideep Mazumder and BIMSTEC Secretary General Indramani Pandey signed an agreement to establish the BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Earlier on September 28, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's dedication to strengthening ties with BIMSTEC during a meeting of foreign ministers. Indramani Pandey signed Host Country Agreement for establishing BIMSTEC Energy Centre in …

Thailand Prime Minister’s dismissal could stall BIMSTEC summit, PM Modi’s plans to visit Thailand and Singapore
7 months, 1 week ago

Thailand Prime Minister’s dismissal could stall BIMSTEC summit, PM Modi’s plans to visit Thailand and Singapore

The Hindu  

The decision of Thailand’s Supreme Court to dismiss Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from his post on Wednesday cast a shadow over the BIMSTEC Summit to be held in Bangkok next month. With the host country’s Prime Minister dismissed, all eyes will be on how soon the ruling coalition in the Thai Parliament will replace the “caretaker cabinet” with a newly …

BMSTEC should work on a regional FTA: CII study
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BMSTEC should work on a regional FTA: CII study

Live Mint  

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation would need to finalize a regional free trade agreement in phases for the promotion of investment, job creation, technology partnerships and services, according to study by the Confederation of Indian Industry. The study, Industry Partnerships for Deepening Regional Economic Engagement, recommended promoting a more favourable business climate between member …

Bimstec will be engine for growth, says Modi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bimstec will be engine for growth, says Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to seven-nation grouping Bimstec and stressed its role as an engine for economic and social growth. "The PM had fruitful discussions with the group of ministers on further strengthening regional cooperation in diverse areas, including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people-to-people exchanges," it said. "He stressed …

India hosts BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers amid raging Myanmar crisis
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India hosts BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers amid raging Myanmar crisis

The Hindu  

The seven-member Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation should find solutions to the regional challenges within itself, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on July 11 addressing the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ retreat held here. Following his meeting with Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U Than Swe, Mr. Jaishankar said, “Our discussions focused on …

BIMSTEC acquires ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force
10 months ago

BIMSTEC acquires ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force

The Hindu  

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation will now be open to new members and observers after a historic first charter of the grouping came into force on 20 May, the Ministry of External Affairs has announced. With the coming into force of the charter which was adopted in the 5th summit of the BIMSTEC leaders, …

Entry into force of BIMSTEC charter expected to bolster regional cooperation
10 months ago

Entry into force of BIMSTEC charter expected to bolster regional cooperation

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The charter of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, which has come into force, is expected to give a fillip to India’s efforts to bolster its position as a key grouping in the region. The BIMSTEC charter, which entered into force on May 20, articulates the long-term vision and priorities of the member …

BRICS Summit: What leads to formation of group and which countries want to join it? Know here
1 year, 7 months ago

BRICS Summit: What leads to formation of group and which countries want to join it? Know here

India TV News  

The leaders of the world's 16 per cent of economies have started accumulating in South Africa's national capital Johannesburg aiming to chair multiple meetings under the umbrella of the much-awaited 15th BRICS Summit. The whole world has been keenly watching the fusion of the leaders of five countries-- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa-- amid the fact that all …

Sanjaya Baru | Why Brics is still relevant in a divided, post-G20 world
1 year, 7 months ago

Sanjaya Baru | Why Brics is still relevant in a divided, post-G20 world

Deccan Chronicle  

The heads of government of the Brics group will meet later this week in Johannesburg for their fifteenth summit meeting. The idea of an emerging market group comprising of countries with some shared characteristics and interests, namely Brazil, Russia, India and China, was first floated in 2001 by an American corporation, Goldman Sachs. The three major emerging market democracies of …

Explained | How has BIMSTEC finetuned its regional agenda?
2 years, 11 months ago

Explained | How has BIMSTEC finetuned its regional agenda?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Amid the financial crisis of 1997, leading Southeast Asian and South Asian nations came together to form the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. In its 25th year, and at its fifth summit held in hybrid format in Colombo, the organisation adopted a charter which aims at providing greater coordination among the …

BIMSTEC after the Colombo summit
2 years, 11 months ago

BIMSTEC after the Colombo summit

The Hindu  

The fifth summit of the regional grouping, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, held virtually in Colombo on March 30, has undoubtedly advanced the cause of regional cooperation and integration. Adopted formally, it presents BIMSTEC as “an inter-governmental organization” with “legal personality.” Defining BIMSTEC’s purposes, it lists 11 items in the first article. Finally, the …

Cohesion and co-operation: The Hindui Editorial on power imbalances in BIMSTEC
2 years, 11 months ago

Cohesion and co-operation: The Hindui Editorial on power imbalances in BIMSTEC

The Hindu  

The adoption of the Charter at the Fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation summit promises to re-energise the 25-year-old grouping at a time of growing global uncertainties. The Charter, and India’s decision to lead the ‘security pillar’ out of the seven designated pillars of the revived BIMSTEC, has given India’s regional aspirations a new orientation, …

PM Modi moots free trade agreement for BIMSTEC
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi moots free trade agreement for BIMSTEC

The Hindu  

India will be the “security pillar” of the BIMSTEC, an official of the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday at the conclusion of the grouping’s summit in Colombo. Addressing the meeting virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for strengthening the BIMSTEC and welcomed the unveiling of the Charter of the organisation that connects the littoral countries of the Bay …

'Stability of international order in question': PM Modi calls for greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations
2 years, 11 months ago

'Stability of international order in question': PM Modi calls for greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations

Firstpost  

In his opening remarks at the fifth BIMSTEC Summit, Modi said the results of this landmark summit will write a golden chapter in BIMSTEC’s history. New Delhi: Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the recent developments have raised questions over the stability of international order, as he called for greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations …

Greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations need of hour: PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations need of hour: PM Modi

The Hindu  

India will be the “security pillar” of the BIMSTEC, an official of the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday at the conclusion of the grouping’s summit in Colombo. Addressing the meeting virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for strengthening the BIMSTEC and welcomed the unveiling of the Charter of the organisation that connects the littoral countries of the Bay …

Bridging the bay in quest of a stronger BIMSTEC
2 years, 11 months ago

Bridging the bay in quest of a stronger BIMSTEC

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka is gearing up to host the Fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Summit, now in its silver jubilee year. This special occasion makes it imperative for BIMSTEC leaders to reinforce their commitments and efforts in building the momentum of collaborations in the Bay of Bengal region for the security and development of all. …

Jaishankar Meets Counterparts from Nepal, Bhutan, B’desh on Sidelines of BIMSTEC Meeting in Sri Lanka
2 years, 11 months ago

Jaishankar Meets Counterparts from Nepal, Bhutan, B’desh on Sidelines of BIMSTEC Meeting in Sri Lanka

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting here and discussed cooperation in connectivity, energy and hydropower projects. Jaishankar on Tuesday participated in the 18th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Colombo and said the BIMSTEC member states must collectively combat …

India seeks closer BIMSTEC partnership
2 years, 11 months ago

India seeks closer BIMSTEC partnership

The Hindu  

NEW DELHI: The world is passing through one of the most difficult phases in recent history as the war in Ukraine has erupted even before the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, said External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday in Colombo. Online portal The Wire has reported that Myanmar’s participation in the ongoing meeting has drawn a diplomatic note …

With invite to Myanmar FM, BIMSTEC steps out of shadows, out of line with ASEAN
3 years ago

With invite to Myanmar FM, BIMSTEC steps out of shadows, out of line with ASEAN

The Hindu  

It is better to engage Myanmar rather than “isolate” the country, said Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Admiral Jayanath Colombage, explaining Colombo’s decision to invite Myanmar military administration’s Foreign Minister to the fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation summit this week. As BIMSTEC’s current chair, Sri Lanka’s decision to invite a top junta official followed Foreign …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend virtual summit of BIMSTEC on 30 March
3 years ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend virtual summit of BIMSTEC on 30 March

Firstpost  

The summit is being hosted by Sri Lanka in its capacity as the chair of the BIMSTEC New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a virtual summit of the seven-nation BIMSTEC grouping on 30 March, which is expected to focus on expanding economic engagement among its member countries. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the 5th BIMSTEC Summit …

PM Modi to Attend Virtual Summit of BIMSTEC Hosted by Sri Lanka on March 30
3 years ago

PM Modi to Attend Virtual Summit of BIMSTEC Hosted by Sri Lanka on March 30

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a virtual summit of the seven-nation BIMSTEC grouping on March 30, which is expected to focus on expanding economic engagement among its member countries. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the 5th BIMSTEC Summit on March 30. The summit meeting, which is being held in virtual mode, will be hosted by Sri Lanka, …

BIMSTEC emerged as a promising regional grouping: PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

BIMSTEC emerged as a promising regional grouping: PM Modi

The Hindu  

The BIMSTEC has emerged as a promising regional grouping and it made progress on several fronts including finalisation of a master plan for connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. In a message on the occasion of 24th BIMSTEC Day, Mr. Modi said he was confident that the grouping will continue to grow and “scale new heights” of cooperation in …

BIMSTEC needs to reinvent itself
3 years, 11 months ago

BIMSTEC needs to reinvent itself

The Hindu  

The foreign ministers of BIMSTEC met virtually on April 1. In contrast to a meeting of even SAARC leaders held at India’s initiative a year ago, BIMSTEC could not arrange its ministerial meeting until April 2021. Unfolding rejuvenation Established as a grouping of four nations — India, Thailand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — through the Bangkok Declaration of 1997 to …

Sri Lanka invites Myanmar’s ‘incumbent FM’, denies endorsing coup
4 years ago

Sri Lanka invites Myanmar’s ‘incumbent FM’, denies endorsing coup

Al Jazeera  

Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry says Myanmar’s ‘incumbent foreign minister’, a military officer, invited for BIMSTEC meeting later this month. Sri Lanka has invited a representative of Myanmar’s military to a meeting of Asian foreign ministers but denies its gesture endorses last month’s coup, condemned globally over the army’s violent suppression of protests. “ProtestSriLanka” began trending among coup opponents on Twitter …

India Attends Key Meeting of BIMSTEC, Discuss Impact of Coronavirus Among Other Challenges
4 years, 6 months ago

India Attends Key Meeting of BIMSTEC, Discuss Impact of Coronavirus Among Other Challenges

News 18  

India on Wednesday attended a key a meeting of the regional grouping BIMSTEC which discussed ways to further expand cooperation among its member nations to effectively deal with key challenges including impact of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The Senior Officials’ Meeting of BIMSTEC under the chairmanship of Sri Lanka discussed ways to deepen cooperation among the member nations and …

India, Pak. enmity main reason for SAARC not prospering: Bangladesh Minister
5 years, 3 months ago

India, Pak. enmity main reason for SAARC not prospering: Bangladesh Minister

The Hindu  

Enmity between India and Pakistan is one of the main reasons behind the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation not prospering, Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. His remarks on SAARC comes weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s efforts for greater collaboration among the SAARC countries have repeatedly been challenged with threats and acts of terrorism. A few days later, …

BIMSTEC, a viable option
5 years, 9 months ago

BIMSTEC, a viable option

The Hindu  

S. Jaishankar’s first foreign visit as External Affairs Minister to Bhutan might be indicative of the government’s attempt to rekindle India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy that started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting SAARC leaders to his swearing-in ceremony in 2014. The shift of focus from other regional initiatives such as SAARC to BIMSTEC in the past five years can be …

SAARC has problems, BIMSTEC fits in with India's vision: S Jaishankar
5 years, 9 months ago

SAARC has problems, BIMSTEC fits in with India's vision: S Jaishankar

India TV News  

In an apparent reference to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that SAARC has problems and that BIMSTEC leaders were invited for swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month because there is energy, mindset and possibility in latter's regional grouping which fits in with Indias very optimistic vision of economic cooperation. Speaking at an event here, …

Bimstec leaders to attend Modi’s swearing-in
5 years, 9 months ago

Bimstec leaders to attend Modi’s swearing-in

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Presidents of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar, the prime ministers of Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan as well a special envoy from Thailand will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his second term in office on May 30, the ministry of external affairs confirmed late on Tuesday evening. According to the MEA, the …

Bimstec leaders confirm participation in Modi’s swearing in
5 years, 9 months ago

Bimstec leaders confirm participation in Modi’s swearing in

The Quint  

New Delhi, May 28 Leaders from Bimstec countries as well as Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth have confirmed their participation at the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 30. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the ceremony will also be attended by Bangladeshi President Abdul Hamid, Sri Lankan President Maithripala …

Modi’s Swearing-In Invitation to BIMSTEC Sends Out Subtle Yet Strong Message to Pakistan and China
5 years, 9 months ago

Modi’s Swearing-In Invitation to BIMSTEC Sends Out Subtle Yet Strong Message to Pakistan and China

News 18  

New Delhi: In 2014, when Narendra Modi was to be sworn in as Prime Minister for the first time, he invited leaders from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries. In fact, India’s push for BIMSTEC worked so well that countries from SAARC like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka joined in isolating Pakistan. A former diplomat, on condition …

After Massive Win, PM Modi Turns Focus on Neighbours; Invites BIMSTEC Leaders for Swearing-in on May 30
5 years, 10 months ago

After Massive Win, PM Modi Turns Focus on Neighbours; Invites BIMSTEC Leaders for Swearing-in on May 30

News 18  

New Delhi: India has sent out invites to leaders of BIMSTEC countries, Kyrgz Republic and Mauritius for the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi on May 30 as he steps into his second term as Prime Minister. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the prime minister and other members of the Union Council of …

Through Bimstec, India and China must engage with smaller countries
6 years, 6 months ago

Through Bimstec, India and China must engage with smaller countries

Hindustan Times  

As Nepal hosted the fourth Bimstec summit last week, its geopolitical implications were glaring. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Nepal to participate in the 4th BIMSTEC summit, Kathmandu, Aug 30, 2018 Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Oli, thanked visiting leaders from the six member states — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand — for attending the summit at …

PM gives priority to North Eastern India in BIMSTEC Summit
6 years, 6 months ago

PM gives priority to North Eastern India in BIMSTEC Summit

Op India  

The Fourth summit of BIMSTEC was held at Nepal capital Kathmandu on 30th and 31th August 2018. Speaking at the summit meeting, Modi said that the north-eastern part of India will have an important role in enhancing connectivity with BIMSTEC member nations. The northeastern region shares borders with four-member states — Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal, and increased cooperation with …

Sri Lanka assumes BIMSTEC chairmanship, leaders of member states congratulate president Maithripala Sirisena
6 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka assumes BIMSTEC chairmanship, leaders of member states congratulate president Maithripala Sirisena

Firstpost  

The Chairmanship of the BIMSTEC rotates among the member states. Oli handed over the chairmanship of the seven-member grouping to Sirisena at the end of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu. Kathmandu: The chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation was on Friday handed over to Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena by Nepal’s prime …

BIMSTEC for better transport connectivity to boost trade
6 years, 6 months ago

BIMSTEC for better transport connectivity to boost trade

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Countries of an economic grouping spanning South Asia and South-East Asia on Friday called for the early adoption of a master plan on transport connectivity in the region to boost trade and people-to-people contact among member states. It also urged member states to “devise a comprehensive approach which should include preventing financing of terrorists and terrorist actions from …

BIMSTEC Summit concludes in Kathmandu: Member nations term terrorism as 'great threat'
6 years, 6 months ago

BIMSTEC Summit concludes in Kathmandu: Member nations term terrorism as 'great threat'

Firstpost  

The BIMSTEC declaration did not name any specific country, but Pakistan is often accused by its neighbours of providing safe havens to terrorists. Kathmandu: Describing terrorism as a “great threat” to international peace and security, India and six other BIMSTEC nations on Friday called for identifying and holding accountable States and non-State entities that encourage, support or finance terrorism, provide …

4th edition of BIMSTEC summit concludes, KP Oli hands over Chairmanship to Maithripala Sirisena
6 years, 6 months ago

4th edition of BIMSTEC summit concludes, KP Oli hands over Chairmanship to Maithripala Sirisena

India TV News  

The 4th BIMSTEC summit successfully concluded on August 31 with Nepal Prime Minister, K P Sharma Oli handing over the chairmanship of the grouping to Sri Lankan President, Maithripala Sirisena. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top leaders of other BIMSTEC member states attended the two-day summit in Kathmandu. Prime Minister Oli, the current chair of the BIMSTEC, presented a …

BIMSTEC Summit 2018: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of Thailand, Myanmar and Bhutan
6 years, 6 months ago

BIMSTEC Summit 2018: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of Thailand, Myanmar and Bhutan

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had a series of bilateral meetings, including discussions with his Thai counterpart, Prayut Chan-o-cha, and Myanmar President, Win Myint, on the sidelines of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit. Prime Minister Modi also met Myanmar President Win Myint and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between both the countries. "Our discussions were centred around enhancing cooperation …

PM Modi gives BIMSTEC leaders gifts from northeast
6 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi gives BIMSTEC leaders gifts from northeast

India TV News  

PM Modi gives BIMSTEC leaders gifts from northeast The BIMSTEC is a regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented BIMSTEC leaders unique gifts from the northeastern states. The BIMSTEC summit was attended by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Thailand Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha, Myanmar's …

Modi calls for greater connectivity among BIMSTEC members
6 years, 6 months ago

Modi calls for greater connectivity among BIMSTEC members

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Thursday called for greater interlinkages among members of a grouping, straddling South Asian and South-East Asia in trade, transport and digital connectivity as the bloc looks to set its mark as a major growth engine in the Indo-Pacific region. The Bay of Bengal region was situated “at the confluence” of India’s neighbourhood policy vis a vis …

India committed to work with BIMSTEC member states for combating terror, drug trafficking: PM Modi
6 years, 6 months ago

India committed to work with BIMSTEC member states for combating terror, drug trafficking: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is committed to work with the BIMSTEC member states for combating the menace of terrorism and drug trafficking. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 4th BIMSTEC summit in Kathmandu, PM Modi also expressed India’s willingness to work with the member states for enhancing regional connectivity in the region. “India is …

Modi for Bimstec cooperation in anti-terror operations, natural disasters
6 years, 6 months ago

Modi for Bimstec cooperation in anti-terror operations, natural disasters

The Quint  

Kathmandu, Aug 30 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought cooperation among all seven Bimstec member-nations in anti-terror operations as well as during natural disasters in the region. Addressing the 4th summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, Modi said that there was no nation which was not affected by terrorism, adding that …

India committed to working with BIMSTEC members to enhance connectivity: PM Narendra Modi
6 years, 6 months ago

India committed to working with BIMSTEC members to enhance connectivity: PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

India is committed to work with BIMSTEC member states to enhance regional connectivity and combat the menace of terrorism and drug trafficking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is committed to enhance its national knowledge network in the field of digital connectivity in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, and combat the menace …

PM Modi meets Sri Lankan president in Nepal, discusses bilateral cooperation
6 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi meets Sri Lankan president in Nepal, discusses bilateral cooperation

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a positive exchange of views with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on strengthening development cooperation and other areas of bilateral ties. The two leaders met in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, on the sidelines of the 4th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Summit. President @MaithripalaS and PM @narendramodi meet on …

4th BIMSTEC summit: Narendra Modi arrives in Nepal, says India's participation signals 'highest priority' for strong ties with neighbours
6 years, 6 months ago

4th BIMSTEC summit: Narendra Modi arrives in Nepal, says India's participation signals 'highest priority' for strong ties with neighbours

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Nepal for the 4th BIMSTEC summit, and was received by Nepal defence minister Ishwar Pokhrel. Visuals of PM Narendra Modi in Kathmandu ahead of #BIMSTEC summit, he was welcomed by Nepal's Defence Minister Ishwar Pokhrel pic.twitter.com/n4ysZqQ8AE — ANI August 30, 2018 Nepal: PM Narendra Modi in Kathmandu for Bay of Bengal Initiative …

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