GS3 · Security16 Jul 2026 · Indian Express — India
BIMSTEC security heads unite against terrorism and modernize coast guard cooperation
BIMSTEC security chiefs vow to jointly combat terror, streamline maritime law enforcement. (See the linked source for details.)
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01BIMSTEC is a regional organisation that brings together countries from South Asia and Southeast Asia, united by the Bay of Bengal.
- 02BIMSTEC was formed in 1997 as an alternative to SAARC, with a focus on promoting economic cooperation and development.
- 03The 6th BIMSTEC Summit was held in Bangkok under the chairmanship of Thailand, with the theme 'BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open'.
- 04India has taken on a leading role in security sector cooperation within BIMSTEC, highlighted during the Senior Officials' Meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
- 05The BIMSTEC security chiefs have vowed to jointly combat terrorism and streamline maritime law enforcement.
- 06BIMSTEC's regional security cooperation remains fragmented, under-resourced, and slow to respond to rapidly evolving threats due to uneven political will.
Trap alerts
- Most people think SAARC is the main alternative to BIMSTEC, but actually it was envisioned as an alternative.
- Most people think India has not played a leading role in BIMSTEC security cooperation, but actually India has taken on this role.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the significance of regional security cooperation among BIMSTEC member states, particularly in combating terrorism and streamlining maritime law enforcement.
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Single facteasy
BIMSTEC security chiefs vow to jointly combat terror, streamline maritime law enforcement. What grouping did they represent?
- A.SAARC
- B.ASEAN
- C.BIMSTEC
- D.SAFTA
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is a regional grouping that aims to promote economic cooperation among its member states.
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