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How Bimstec’s reality can match its vision
Implementation of Bimstec decisions has to be monitored at the highest political level, across member nations, if progress is to be made
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:46 PM IST
Rajeev Bhatia
Bimstec is a model for inclusive development, collective security: PM Modi
PM Modi urged the leaders to expand Bimstec’s agenda for the progress of the region and unveiled a 21-point action plan to add new vigour to the grouping
Published on Apr 04, 2025 10:49 PM IST
Modi meets Bangladesh’s Yunus, conveys deep concerns about safety of Hindus
Modi said the two sides should avoid rhetoric that vitiates the environment and hoped all issues of mutual interest will be addressed and resolved bilaterally
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 06:14 PM IST
PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus seated together at BIMSTEC dinner in Thailand
PM Narendra Modi is also likely to meet Muhammad Yunus on Friday on the sidelines of the sixth summit of BIMSTEC.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 09:09 AM IST
On Yunus’ claim on India’s northeast, Jaishankar’s sharp comeback at Bimstec
Jaishankar’s remarks appeared to be a riposte to Muhammad Yunus’ effort to leverage the geographical isolation of the northeast to seek Chinese investments
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 01:14 AM IST
New world order will be regional, agenda-specific: Jaishankar at Bimstec meet
The meeting was part of the preparations for the Bimstec Summit on Friday, and was held hours after US President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariffs
Published on Apr 03, 2025 01:29 PM IST
PM Modi lands in Thailand for BIMSTEC summit
During his visit to Thailand, PM Modi will hold talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 11:09 AM IST
PTI |
Bangladesh awaiting India's response on proposed Yunus-Modi BIMSTEC meeting
Dhaka earlier sent a letter to India proposing a meeting between Yunus and Modi amid a strained bilateral relationship after the regime change in Bangladesh
Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:57 PM IST
PTI |
Indian graduate employability up from 33.95% to 54.81% in a decade: Mandaviya
Mandaviya emphasized India's role in the BIMSTEC region, highlighting skill-building initiatives that improved youth employability from 33.95% to 54.81%
Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:49 PM IST
PTI |
India signs agreement to establish BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Bengaluru
The Ministry of External Affairs and BIMSTEC have signed an agreement to establish the BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Karnataka's Bengaluru.
Published on Nov 10, 2024 11:30 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Bimstec: NSA Doval, counterpart Moe Aung discuss violence, instability in Myanmar
The junta has suffered a series of humiliating military defeats at the hands of resistance forces and people’s defence forces since a number of armed groups launched a coordinated offensive in October last year
Published on Jul 26, 2024 07:23 PM IST
Entry into force of BIMSTEC charter expected to bolster regional cooperation
Jaishankar hailed the entry into force of the BIMSTEC charter, saying the development reaffirms India’s commitment to a prosperous and sustainable neighbourhood
Updated on May 22, 2024 05:55 PM IST
Can SAARC be revived?
This article is authored by Cchavi Vasisht, research associate, Centre for Neighbourhood Studies, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Cchavi Vasisht
Afternoon brief: SP leader labels Rahul Gandhi 'crazy dimwit'
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Updated on Oct 21, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Indian diplomat named secretary general of BIMSTEC
Indra Mani Pandey, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1990 batch, is currently the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:07 AM IST
Bimstec can anchor a new regional economic order
Bimstec has emerged as a critical instrument of regional cooperation linking five South Asian countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 09:47 PM IST
Deepen regional ties: PM amid Ukraine war
Each member of Bimstec – the grouping includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand – will lead activities under one pillar. India will handle the security pillar.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 09:26 PM IST
At BIMSTEC Summit, Bhutan PM thanks Modi for sharing Covid vaccines
BIMSTEC members stressed the need to urgently leverage geographical advantage and other resources to address their post-pandemic vulnerabilities.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 11:15 AM IST
Must join forces to fight terror: India to BIMSTEC
Jaishankar highlighted the need for “more effective and fast paced” cooperation among members of BIMSTEC, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Updated on Mar 30, 2022 06:59 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
BIMSTEC summit likely to adopt charter, roadmap for connectivity
The BIMSTEC charter, which will give greater cohesion to the group that includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, is expected to be signed during the summit, which will be held virtually.
Updated on Mar 29, 2022 06:23 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
PM Modi to participate in BIMSTEC summit
Several agreements related to bilateral development cooperation and the inauguration and launch of several India-supported projects will be signed during Jaishankar’s visit to the Maldives from March 26-27.
Updated on Mar 27, 2022 04:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi