PM arrives in Myanmar for BIMSTEC summit
11 years ago

PM arrives in Myanmar for BIMSTEC summit

India TV News  

Nay Pyi-Taw: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Myanmar today to attend the BIMSTEC Summit, making a strong pitch for giving a fillip to India's Look East policy and explore ways to enhance connectivity, transport, trade, tourism and other linkages to all the northeastern states. Singh, who is travelling to Myanmar after a gap of nearly two years to attend the two-day summit, is accompanied by National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon.“Security challenges both natural and man-made, require our collective vision and determination to be overcome,” Singh said in a statement in New Delhi before his departure in what could be his last foreign trip as the Prime Minister.BIMSTEC is an expression of India's Look East Policy of the 1990s, coinciding with Thailand's Look West Policy.The seven members - India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal - bring together over 20 per cent of the world population, which is about 1.5 billion, and a GDP of over USD 2.5 trillion.Singh said the BIMSTEC lay at the crossroads between SAARC and ASEAN, drawing its energy from the natural convergence of the countries around the Bay of Bengal.

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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. …

Employability of Indian graduates increased to 54.81% in last decade: Mandaviya
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Employability of Indian graduates increased to 54.81% in last decade: Mandaviya

Deccan Chronicle  

The employability of Indian graduates increased significantly from 33.95 per cent in 2013 to 54.81 per cent in 2024, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.He attributed the improved employability to various skill-building initiatives undertaken by the government amid growing demand for skilled professionals across the globe.Mandaviya inaugurated the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical …

Talks with Myanmar junta and rebels will help find a “Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned” solution to conflict: MEA
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Talks with Myanmar junta and rebels will help find a “Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned” solution to conflict: MEA

The Hindu  

Consultation with a range of stakeholders in Myanmar will contribute to a ‘Myanmar-owned’ and ‘Myanmar-led’ solution to the current conflict in the neighbouring country, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. It is our understanding that such interactions will contribute to developing Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned solutions to address the country’s current challenges,” Mr. Jaiswal said, reiterating India’s “steadfast support” …

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: NSA Doval, counterpart Moe Aung discuss violence, instability in Myanmar
8 months ago

Bimstec: NSA Doval, counterpart Moe Aung discuss violence, instability in Myanmar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s concerns about the fallout of the violence and instability in Myanmar figured in a meeting between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Myanmarese counterpart Admiral Moe Aung, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The Indian embassy in Myanmar said in a post on X that Doval is leading the Indian delegation to the 4th …

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 …

Jaishankar meets Myanmar, Thailand ministers, discusses border stability
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar meets Myanmar, Thailand ministers, discusses border stability

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The deteriorating security situation in Myanmar figured in two meetings held by external affairs minister S Jaishankar with his counterparts from Myanmar and Thailand on Thursday, with New Delhi focusing on border stability and humanitarian assistance. S Jaishankar said discussions at the trilateral meeting also focused on connectivity projects that are “crucial for the future of Bimstec”. Discussions …

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 …

Peace, prosperity in Mekong region crucial to India's Act East policy: Jaishankar in Bangkok
1 year, 8 months ago

Peace, prosperity in Mekong region crucial to India's Act East policy: Jaishankar in Bangkok

India TV News  

During his visit to Thailand, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday asserted that a crucial aspect of India's Act East policy involved peace and prosperity in the Mekong region, while co-chairing the 12th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation Mechanism in Bangkok. "Peace and prosperity in the region also play a pivotal role in realising Prime …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Sri Lanka invites Myanmar junta’s Minister
4 years ago

Sri Lanka invites Myanmar junta’s Minister

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has invited Myanmar’s junta-appointed Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin for a virtual meeting of members of regional body BIMSTEC, which Sri Lanka currently chairs. In a March 2 letter addressed to Mr. Wunna Maung Lwin, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunwardena said a ministerial meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation would …

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 attaches importance to Myanmar’s cooperation against insurgent groups: PM Modi to Suu Kyi
5 years, 4 months ago

India attaches importance to Myanmar’s cooperation against insurgent groups: PM Modi to Suu Kyi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi about the importance India attaches to her country’s cooperation in ensuring that insurgent groups do not find space to operate across the India-Myanmar border. The Prime Minister also conveyed to Ms. Suu Kyi about India’s readiness to expand its socio-economic projects in the country’s Rakhine State, …

India's foreign policy for next 5 years: Expanding bilateral ties with Bangladesh vital for New Delhi's 'Act East' targets
5 years, 9 months ago

India's foreign policy for next 5 years: Expanding bilateral ties with Bangladesh vital for New Delhi's 'Act East' targets

Firstpost  

The biggest threat to ties between New Delhi and Dhaka isn’t Beijing. The Ministry of External Affairs website duly notes that Bangladesh is India’s largest trade partner in South Asia — with bilateral trade standing at $9.3 billion in 2017-18. Bangladesh — under Hasina’s Awami League governments since 2009 — has always been receptive to India’s concerns, seen most clearly …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What is BIMSTEC and why is it important for India?
6 years, 6 months ago

What is BIMSTEC and why is it important for India?

Hindustan Times  

Top leaders of BIMSTEC, or the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, are meeting in Nepal over two days starting Thursday. With the India-Pakistan bickering coming in way of a smooth functioning of the Saarc, groupings such as BIMSTEC can take forward the concept of regional cooperation in a different manner. Five of them are from …

BIMSTEC eyes higher profile, visibility in Indo-Pacific region
6 years, 7 months ago

BIMSTEC eyes higher profile, visibility in Indo-Pacific region

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ahead of the fourth summit of a regional economic grouping straddling South Asia and South-East Asia, member nations are seeking a higher profile for the body and its revitalization through concrete steps like a free trade pact and improved connectivity. The envoys of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand, speaking at a conference in New Delhi last week called …

BIMSTEC summit: Four-nation meet will focus on issues of energy, trade; India, Nepal will sign MoUs over railways, bulk cargo
6 years, 7 months ago

BIMSTEC summit: Four-nation meet will focus on issues of energy, trade; India, Nepal will sign MoUs over railways, bulk cargo

Firstpost  

The fourth BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu will revolve around energy and trade issues. India and Nepal will sign MoUs over railway construction and bulk cargo Kathmandu: Ahead of the regional summit of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, Nepal has prepared Memorandums of Understanding over the construction of railway and bulk cargo with India, Nepal’s Foreign …

PM Modi to attend Bimstec Summit in Nepal on August 30-31
6 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to attend Bimstec Summit in Nepal on August 30-31

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Kathmandu on August 30 and 31 for attending the Fourth Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation regional bloc. Talking to media persons, an official of the External Affairs Ministry said that the programme will start with a joint call by the Bimstec leaders on host of …

Narendra Modi to visit Nepal to attend fourth BIMSTEC conference from 28 to 31 August
6 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi to visit Nepal to attend fourth BIMSTEC conference from 28 to 31 August

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi will visit Nepal later in August to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation conference in Kathmandu Kathmandu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nepal later in August to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation conference in Kathmandu, the Indian envoy has said. Prime Minister Modi, who …

Act East policy: India seeks deepening ties with Myanmar as Narendra Modi embarks on first State visit in September
7 years, 6 months ago

Act East policy: India seeks deepening ties with Myanmar as Narendra Modi embarks on first State visit in September

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited all of India’s neighbours, barring Maldives in the past three years. Modi’s visit has special significance as Myanmar is considered a key pillar in India’s Act East policy for greater integration with South East Asia. Her four-day visit was preceded by the state visit of Myanmar’s president U Htin Kyaw to India in August …

Myanmar is a 'key pillar' of India's Act East Policy: PM Modi
7 years, 8 months ago

Myanmar is a 'key pillar' of India's Act East Policy: PM Modi

ABP News  

New Delhi July 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his firm commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Myanmar in all areas and also described Myanmar as a 'key pillar' of India's 'Act East' policy. PM said Myanmar is a key pillar of India's "Act East" Policy, and expressed his firm commitment to strengthen bilateral …

India, Myanmar sign three agreements in sectors of power, banking and insurance
8 years, 5 months ago

India, Myanmar sign three agreements in sectors of power, banking and insurance

Firstpost  

India and Myanmar on Wednesday signed three agreements following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the southeast Asian nation’s State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi. New Delhi: India and Myanmar on Wednesday signed three agreements following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the southeast Asian nation’s State Counsellor and Foreign Minister …

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 …

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