BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers Call On PM Modi; Discuss Strengthening Regional Cooperation In Diverse Areas
By News On Air Jul 12, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the role of BIMSTEC as an engine for economic and social growth, reaffirming India’s commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and safe BIMSTEC region. The Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC Member States met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday (12th July 2024).
The Prime Minister had fruitful discussions with the Ministers on strengthening the regional cooperation in areas including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people to people exchanges. During the meeting, Mr. Modi highlighted BIMSTEC 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 Prime Minister expressed country’s full support to Thailand for the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit to be held in September.