The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organization of seven South Asian and Southeast Asian nations, housing 1.73 billion people and having a combined gross domestic product of US$5.2 trillion (2023).

Apr 3, 2025 · BIMSTEC organs always strive to achieve BIMSTEC goals and objectives, the Secretary-General of BIMSTEC and the BIMSTEC Secretariat shall be functioned.

Apr 3, 2025 · BIMSTEC member countries cooperate in various sectors, including trade, investment, and development; agriculture, fisheries, and livestock; tourism; security; environment and climate change; and science, technology, and innovation. BIMSTEC encompasses 1.67 billion people, a total GDP of $2.88 trillion, and a significant source of high-value energy.

Apr 3, 2025 · WHAT IS BIMSTEC? BIMSTEC includes countries of the Bay of Bengal region and seeks to act as a bridge between South and Southeast Asia. Originally formed as BIST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand Economic Cooperation) in 1997, it became BIMST-EC after Myanmar joined, and BIMSTEC in 2004 with Nepal and Bhutan.

3 days ago · BIMSTEC is a multilateral regional organisation that comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Check here Significance and Challenges of BIMSTEC Countries.

4 days ago · Leaders of BIMSTEC member countries pose for a group photograph at the 6th Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2025. Credit: X/MFA of Thailand On April 4-5, leaders of the BIMSTEC countries ...

Apr 4, 2025 · BIMSTEC, which is also known as Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), is a sub-regional multilateral organization. It includes seven member ...