Bangladesh assumes Chairmanship of BIMSTEC for next two years
📰 In News
Bangladesh has assumed the Chairmanship of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) for the next two years (2025–2027).
🔑 Key Points
- New Chair: Bangladesh took over from Thailand at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok (April 2025).
- Statement: Chief Adviser of Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, emphasized an inclusive and action-oriented BIMSTEC.
- Members: 7 countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
- Vision: To strengthen regional cooperation, connectivity, and development across the Bay of Bengal region.
Updated - April 4, 2025 9:06 PM | News On Air
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