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India urges BIMSTEC nations to work in cooperation to transform farm sector

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday urged the member countries of BIMSTEC to work together for development of a comprehensive regional strategy to strengthen cooperation for transformation of farm sector. India hosted the second Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) here under the chairmanship of Tomar, an official statement said. Agriculture ministers of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand participated in the meeting. BIMSTEC was established in 1997. It includes five countries of South Asia -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and two countries of South-East Asia -- Myanmar and Thailand. Addressing the meeting virtually, Tomar urged the "member countries to cooperate in developing a comprehensive regional strategy to strengthen cooperation for the transformation of agriculture." He emphasised on the importance of millet as a ...

BIMSTEC secretary-general to pay four-day visit to India next week

Tenzin Lekphell, the secretary general of the seven-nation grouping BIMSTEC, will pay a four-day visit to India beginning Monday to explore ways to take forward the bloc's cooperative agenda. India has been making concerted efforts to make BIMSTEC a vibrant forum for regional cooperation as initiatives under SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) were not moving forward for a variety of reasons. Announcing Lekphell's visit from August 22 to 25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said he will hold discussions with senior Indian officials on how to take forward cooperation in sync with the mandate of its leaders. Besides India, the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan. At the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held in Sri Lanka on March 30, the leaders of the member nations adopted a charter and a connectivity roadmap to make the grouping a vibrant platform f

India to lead security pillar of BIMSTEC; PM pitches for regional security

Besides India, the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan

Stability of international order under question: PM Modi at BIMSTEC summit

Prime Minister speaks about 'recent developments in Europe', doesn't name Russia for Ukraine crisis.

BIMSTEC states must collectively combat terrorism, extremism: Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said that the BIMSTEC member states must collectively combat terrorism and violent extremism as he emphasised India's commitment to intensify, expand areas of cooperation

EAM to visit Sri Lanka next week for bilateral talks, BIMSTEC engagements

The summit is being hosted by Sri Lanka in its capacity as the chair of the seven-nation grouping BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)

Indo-Pacific vision premised on Asean centrality: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar said India's relationship with the ASEAN is a key pillar of its foreign policy and the foundation of its Act East Policy

PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 cr startup fund to push growth of tech ventures

For the next five years India, which is in a technology race with China, has a mission for its startups and unicorns to emerge as global giants and lead in futuristic technologies

India attends BIMSTEC meet to discuss deepening cooperation among members

The Indian delegation at the virtual meeting of the grouping was headed by Secretary (East) in Ministry of External Affairs Vijay Thakur Singh

India, Pakistan enmity is obstructing SAARC prosperity: Bangladesh FM

His remarks come following India and Pakistan blaming each other over the lack of cooperation and coordination among the SAARC member states earlier this monTH

Indian, Thailand ports trusts sign three MoUs to reduce sea travel time

The BIMSTEC region brings together 1.67 billion people or 22% of the world's population

Don't miss the Bimstec bus

More intensive economic integration with countries in the seven-member bloc will enable India to cash in on the abundantly available opportunities

A shift eastward

But Bimstec and Saarc need not be exclusive of each other

Nepal backs out of BIMSTEC military drill in India over domestic outrage

The military drill was dragged into controversy as no diplomatic or political level agreement was made before deciding to take part in the exercise

Bureaucracy and BIMSTEC

India has failed to show leadership in its neighbourhood

India committed to work with BIMSTEC to boost regional connectivity: Modi

Modi said India is ready to host a conference under BIMSTEC frame-work on narcotics related topicS

India to host first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise this year: Sushma

She said BIMSTEC is a natural choice for India to fulfil its key foreign policy priorities

India seeks to extend UDAN scheme to BIMSTEC countries

BIMSTEC comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Issues in FTA between Bimstec nations being addressed: Sumith Nakandala

The region brings together 1.5 billion people or 21% of the world population and accounts for almost 3.7% of global trade

Issues in FTA are being addressed, says BIMSTEC's Secretary General

Secretary General Sumith Nakandala made assurances that differences among member nations will be handled