BIMSTEC emerged as a promising regional grouping: PM Modi
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Mr. Modi stated he was assured that the grouping will proceed to develop and “scale new heights” of cooperation within the frequent pursuit of constructing a safe, peaceable and affluent Bay of Bengal area.
The BIMSTEC has emerged as a promising regional grouping and it made progress on a number of fronts together with finalisation of a grasp plan for connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated.
Besides India, BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) includes Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.
In a message on the event of twenty fourth BIMSTEC Day, Mr. Modi stated he was assured that the grouping will proceed to develop and “scale new heights” of cooperation within the frequent pursuit of constructing a safe, peaceable and affluent Bay of Bengal area.
The prime minister additionally harassed the necessity to proceed to work collectively within the combat towards the coronavirus pandemic.
“As a manifestation of our collective will, BIMSTEC has emerged as a promising regional grouping to fulfil the common aspirations of its people and serve the shared interests of the Member States,” the prime minister stated.
“I am happy to note that regional cooperation under BIMSTEC framework has intensified substantially in the recent years. Progress has been made on several fronts including the finalization of the BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity and the text of the BIMSTEC Charter,” Mr. Modi stated.
The prime minister’s message dated May 31 was tweeted by exterior affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Sunday.
“We mark the BIMSTEC Day amidst a difficult phase of the COVID pandemic. It is an unprecedented challenge and a testing time for all of us. We need to continue to work together in the fight against the pandemic and in collectively overcoming its consequences,” Mr. Modi stated.
The prime minister additionally complimented Sri Lanka, the present Chair of BIMSTEC, for offering “able leadership” to the grouping throughout this time.
“I am confident that BIMSTEC will continue to grow and scale new heights of cooperation in our common pursuit of building a secure, peaceful and prosperous Bay of Bengal region,” Mr. Modi stated.
India has been making concerted efforts to make BIMSTEC a vibrant discussion board for regional cooperation as initiatives below SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) weren’t transferring ahead for a number of causes.
In a tweet, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar additionally talked in regards to the “enormous potential” of the BIMSTEC.
“On #BIMSTEC Day, underline the enormous potential of Bay of Bengal cooperation. Realising that helps bridge South & South East Asia. Will also contribute to our Act East and Indo-Pacific policies,” he stated.
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