"The Prime Minister held fruitful discussions with the group of Ministers on further strengthening regional cooperation in various areas, including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people-to-people exchanges "He emphasized the role of BIMSTEC as an engine for economic and social growth," said a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) after the meeting.
Prime Minister Modi also reaffirmed India's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and secure BIMSTEC region and highlighted its importance to India's Neighborhood First and Act East policies as well as its SAGAR (Security and Security) vision. Growth for All in the Region).
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, or BIMSTEC, brings together seven countries from South and Southeast Asia for multifaceted cooperation.
The first edition of the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat was held in Bangkok in July 2023, as India continues to reiterate its commitment to promoting connectivity and ties in the shared Bay of Bengal region.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa (current president of BIMSTEC), Bhutanese Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel, Nepal's Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, Sri Lanka's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya and Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U. Than Swe attended the meeting to reinforce the regional cooperation.
During his meeting with the visiting foreign ministers, Prime Minister Modi also expressed India's full support to Thailand for the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit to be held in September this year.
Last month, while congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJP-led NDA's third consecutive term, Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he is already looking forward to the Indian leader's visit to the country in September this year. year for the BIMSTEC Summit.
"While Prime Minister Modi will visit Thailand in September this year to attend the BIMSTEC Summit, I for one look forward to an official visit to India at the earliest to realize the full potential of our relations," Thavisin said.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present during the Prime Minister's meeting with the visiting foreign dignitaries.
Prime Minister Modi also reaffirmed India's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and secure BIMSTEC region and highlighted its importance to India's Neighborhood First and Act East policies as well as its SAGAR (Security and Security) vision. Growth for All in the Region).
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, or BIMSTEC, brings together seven countries from South and Southeast Asia for multifaceted cooperation.
The first edition of the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat was held in Bangkok in July 2023, as India continues to reiterate its commitment to promoting connectivity and ties in the shared Bay of Bengal region.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa (current president of BIMSTEC), Bhutanese Foreign Minister D.N. Dhungyel, Nepal's Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, Sri Lanka's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya and Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U. Than Swe attended the meeting to reinforce the regional cooperation.
During his meeting with the visiting foreign ministers, Prime Minister Modi also expressed India's full support to Thailand for the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit to be held in September this year.
Last month, while congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJP-led NDA's third consecutive term, Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he is already looking forward to the Indian leader's visit to the country in September this year. year for the BIMSTEC Summit.
"While Prime Minister Modi will visit Thailand in September this year to attend the BIMSTEC Summit, I for one look forward to an official visit to India at the earliest to realize the full potential of our relations," Thavisin said.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present during the Prime Minister's meeting with the visiting foreign dignitaries.
