At the Delhi meet, foreign minister Maris provides updates on strategies for the September event for the local peers.
PUBLISHED: 13 Jul 2024 at 19: 59
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who will serve as the host nation’s representative, Thailand is prepared to host the seventh Bimstec Summit in Bangkok on September 4.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is known as Bimstec. Seven South and Southeast Asian countries make up the foreign organization. The Bimstec member state — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand — are among the nations centered on the Bay of Bengal.
Mr. Maris informed attendees that Thailand is prepared to serve as host at the next Bimstec foreign ministers ‘ retreat on Thursday in New Delhi.
He claimed that the private sector should be a key person in assisting with the implementation of state policies into concrete results. Thailand has suggested that Thailand hold the Bimstec Young Entrepreneur Forum in addition to the mountain in this regard. Members of the new era in member states will have a platform to exchange ideas for business at the forum, he said.
He addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India and said Thailand was looking forward to welcoming him to the conference.
Mr. Maris also emphasized Thailand’s tactical position as a connection between Bimstec and Asean, which connects South Asian and Southeast Asian markets with a mixed population of more than 4 billion.
The foreign ministers ‘ surrender was chaired by the Minister of External Affairs of India and attended by the foreign ministries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar, the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, and the Bimstec secretary-general.
Participants discussed how to improve Bimstec in a range of fields, including crisis management, sustainable development, and the modern economy.
Mr. Maris even reaffirmed Bimstec’s desire to strengthen cooperation on non-traditional safety concerns. These include: food security, by quickly and effectively harnessing the wealthy and competent Bay of Bengal, especially fisherman resources, individual security through the promotion of medical tourism and education, and energy security, by deepening cooperation on clean and renewable energy.
He furthermore reiterated Thailand’s commitment to collaborate with member states to create a more successful and sustainable future.