Foreign ministers from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation member states jointly met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
Modi had 鈥榝ruitful discussions鈥� with the group of ministers on further strengthening the regional cooperation in diverse areas including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people to people exchanges.
The Indian prime minister stressed the role of BIMSTEC as an engine for economic and social growth.
He reaffirmed India鈥檚 commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and safe BIMSTEC region and highlighted its significance to India鈥檚 Neighbourhood First and Look East Policies as well as in its SAGAR vision for Security and Growth for All in the Region.
Modi expressed India鈥檚 full support to Thailand for the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit to be held in September.
Bangladeshi foreign minister Hasan Mahmud also attended the meeting.