BIMSTEC on a Revival Path : Strategic and Economic Opportunities for India - By Alok Singh

As SAARC remains hamstrung by regional politics, particularly Indo-Pak tensions, BIMSTEC is emerging as a viable alternative regional platform. Comprising seven members — India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand — the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) connects South and Southeast Asia through the Bay of Bengal. This unique composition makes it a strategic and economic opportunity for India to fulfil its broader regional and global aspirations.

On 4th April 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, themed “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”. The summit marked a renewed push ....

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