BIMSTEC was formed in 1997 to foster regional cooperation among countries around the Bay of Bengal, and enhance trade and connectivity. The seven members are India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. BIMSTEC aspires to achieve a "prosperous, resilient, and open region known as pro-BIMSTEC’’ by 2030.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed regional connectivity among the Bimstec member states as an important pillar for prosperity.

Several Asian leaders have reached a joint declaration in Bangkok, expressing condolences for and solidarity with victims of Myanmar's earthquake. Members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) said they will work more closely together on disaster management.

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,

Speaking at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Modi said, “BIMSTEC serves as a vital bridge between South and Southeast Asia, and is emerging as a powerful platform for advancing regional connectivity,

As PM Modi attends the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, let's know essential facts on BIMSTEC and how it differs from SAARC.

The BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is a significant forum for promoting regional development, connectivity, and economic progress in

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday proposed four agendas for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical

Attending the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted by Thailand, the Prime Minister also offered a pilot study by India to assess regional needs in digital public infrastructure, and connectivity between Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and corresponding systems across the region.