Thailand is ready to host the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on 4 September 2024.
BIMSTEC stands for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, and it includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand as member states.
During the recent second Informal BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, confirmed Thailand’s readiness to host the upcoming summit in September. He highlighted the role of the private sector in implementing government policies effectively. The meeting was chaired by the Indian Foreign Minister, while the meeting was joined by the ministers of foreign affairs of Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, and the Secretary-General of BIMSTEC.
In addition, Mr. Maris emphasized the importance of food, energy, human security, and youth participation. The meeting also discussed establishing coordination between member countries to deal with epidemics, natural disasters, and economic crises. (PRD)
