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12 August, 2025
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Recently, the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the BIMSTEC member countries.
Full Name: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Inception: BIMSTEC came into existence on June 6, 1997, following the Bangkok Declaration.
BIMSTEC serves as a platform for regional cooperation, connecting countries from both South Asia and Southeast Asia with shared interests in enhancing economic and technical cooperation in multiple sectors.
BIMSTEC is a unique organization that connects South Asia and Southeast Asia.
South Asia Members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Southeast Asia Members: Myanmar and Thailand.
This partnership brings together 1.7 billion people, or 22% of the world’s population, and a combined GDP of US$ 5 trillion.
BIMSTEC organizes intergovernmental interactions through a variety of meetings to promote cooperation and coordination:
Summits
Ministerial Meetings
Senior Officials Meetings
Permanent Working Committee
Joint Working Groups
Experts Level Meetings
These interactions address key regional and global issues such as economic development, security cooperation, and cultural exchange.
Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, it coordinates the activities and initiatives of BIMSTEC.
BIMSTEC focuses on 14 priority areas, with each member country taking the lead in specific areas. India is a key player, leading efforts in the following domains:
Transport & Communication
Tourism
Environment & Disaster Management
Counter-Terrorism & Transnational Crime
The collaboration in these areas is designed to promote regional connectivity, sustainable development, and security cooperation across the Bay of Bengal region.
The BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival held in New Delhi exemplifies the organization's growing focus on cultural diplomacy and strengthening ties between its member states. By promoting cultural exchanges, BIMSTEC enhances mutual understanding and trust, which are essential for cooperation in other sectors.
Source: PIB
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