Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC Member States jointly met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
He had "fruitful discussions" 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.
Modi stressed the role of BIMSTEC as an engine for economic and social growth.
He reaffirmed India's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, resilient and safe BIMSTEC region and highlighted its significance to India's “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's full support to Thailand for the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit to be held in September.
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud attended the meeting.
