29th Anniversary of BIMSTEC : President extends greetings on BIMSTEC anniversary

On the auspicious occasion of the 29th Anniversary of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), President U Min Aung Hlaing extended greetings and best wishes to the Governments and Peoples of the BIMSTEC Member States as well as the BIMSTEC Secretariat.

It stated that since its establishment through the Bangkok Declaration, BIMSTEC has served as an important platform for promoting regional cooperation and advancing economic growth and social development in the Bay of Bengal region, guided by the principles of equality, mutual respect, and partnership.

For twenty-nine years, BIMSTEC has made steady progress in strengthening its institutional framework and expanding cooperation across priority sectors. These collective efforts have enhanced its effectiveness and reinforced its role as a meaningful platform for regional collaboration.

As it approaches the 30thAnniversary of BIMSTEC next year, there is a need to set a more ambitious path forward based on the achievements. He urged all to work together to ensure that BIMSTEC continues to evolve into a more effective, results-oriented, and responsive regional organization that delivers tangible benefits to our peoples.

He added that BIMSTEC Day serves as a timely reminder of the vast potential within the region and the importance of unity in harnessing it. He called for building a more resilient, dynamic, and people-centred BIMSTEC community for the benefit of present and future generations.