India will host the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today. The meeting underscores the shared resolve to combat terrorism, transnational organised crime, narcotics radicalisation, trafficking, illicit financial flows and cyber threats.
Extending a warm welcome to all the participating Home Ministers and member state delegations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the historic meeting underscores the shared resolve of the BIMSTEC members to strengthen cooperation in tackling common security challenges, including terrorism and organised crime. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that through decisive coordination, the members will remain committed to building a safer, stronger, and more secure BIMSTEC region. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It aims to promote economic and technical cooperation among countries bordering the Bay of Bengal and in its neighbourhood.
