Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the foreign ministers of the seven BIMSTEC nations in Delhi on Friday, July 12. They discussed issues including security, connectivity, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties.
"Glad to meet BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers. Discussed ways to strengthen regional cooperation, including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people-to-people exchanges. Conveyed full support to Thailand for a successful Summit," wrote PM on X (Twitter).
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted his counterparts for the Second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in New Delhi on Friday.
PM had fruitful discussions with the group of Ministers on further strengthening the regional cooperation in diverse areas including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people to people exchanges. He stressed on the role of BIMSTEC as an engine for economic and social growth.
He reaffirmed India's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and safe BIMSTEC region and highlighted its significance to India’s Neighbourhood First and Look East Policies as well as in its SAGAR vision for Security and Growth for All in the Region. The PM expressed India’s full support to Thailand for the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit to be held in September.