Question Q.19GS2GS2

Providing a brief overview of the aims and objectives of BIMSTEC, explain its significance for India.

Main Body

A) BIMSTEC was formed in 1997 as part of the Bangladesh Agreement signed and includes South Asian countries + Thailand and Myanmar. ASEAN surroundship (Bay of Bengal)

Aims and objectives of BIMSTEC:

1Inclusive, rules-based, free and open Bay of Bengal

2Regional economic cooperation, enhance inter-country connectivity and umbilical trade

3Regional security and stability

4Encouraging mutual and scientific cooperation

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Diagram

Map showing BIMSTEC countries - India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Bhutan around the Bay of Bengal

Examiner score

0.6/10

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Page 47

Topper

S. K. Prachet

AIR 1932025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India

Regional Groupings

BIMSTEC

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