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Bangladesh Prepared to Host BIMSTEC Sectoral Meetings Under Shama's Leadership

Bangladesh is prepared to host BIMSTEC sectoral meetings to facilitate timely implementation of regional bloc's decisions.

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State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam announced that Bangladesh is ready to host BIMSTEC sectoral meetings during its chairmanship to facilitate the timely implementation of the regional bloc's decisions and priority initiatives. She made these remarks during a courtesy call by BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey at the foreign ministry.

Commitment to BIMSTEC Process

During the meeting, the state minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's continued commitment to the BIMSTEC process. She reiterated the government's resolve to further strengthen regional cooperation during Bangladesh's chairmanship of the grouping. This commitment aligns with the government's foreign policy priority of "Bangladesh First."

Enhancing Cooperation in Key Areas

Shama stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, climate change, and people-to-people contacts. These efforts aim to deliver tangible benefits for the peoples of the Bay of Bengal region.

Prospective Initiatives and Shared Vision

The state minister and the BIMSTEC Secretary General exchanged views on prospective initiatives to be undertaken during Bangladesh's tenure as chair. The goal is to further advance the BIMSTEC agenda and translate the shared vision of a "Prosperous, Resilient and Open BIMSTEC" into concrete outcomes for the region.

Progress and Key Developments

Indra Mani Pandey briefed the state minister on the progress of ongoing activities and key developments under the BIMSTEC framework. He commended Bangladesh's leadership and constructive contributions to advancing the BIMSTEC agenda.

Deepening Regional Cooperation

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Bangladesh and the BIMSTEC Secretariat to deepening regional cooperation and advancing the organisation's collective goals.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What is BIMSTEC?
BIMSTEC stands for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, a regional organisation aimed at promoting cooperation among its member states.
What are the key areas of cooperation under BIMSTEC?
The key areas of cooperation include trade and investment, connectivity, energy, climate change, and people-to-people contacts.

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