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Q99 (CDS-I/2026) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings

Which one of the following statements about BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation) is not correct ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A

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The statement in Option A is incorrect because Pakistan is not a member of BIMSTEC. BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation) comprises seven member states: five from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) and two from Southeast Asia (Myanmar and Thailand).

  • Secretariat: The permanent secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was established in 2014.
  • Sectoral Reorganization: Following the 5th BIMSTEC Summit in 2022, the cooperation was streamlined into seven pillars. India is the lead country for the Security pillar (which includes counter-terrorism, disaster management, and energy).
  • Thailand is the lead country for the Connectivity pillar.

Other lead countries include Bangladesh (Trade and Investment), Bhutan (Environment and Climate Change), Myanmar (Agriculture and Food Security), Nepal (People-to-People Contact), and Sri Lanka (Science, Technology, and Innovation).

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CDS-II · 2014 · Q66 Relevance score: 7.33

Consider the following statements on Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): 1. BIMSTEC has seven members - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myan- mar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. 2. BIMSTEC provides a link between South Asia and South East Asia by way of economic cooperation and linkages in identified areas of cooperation. 3. BIMSTEC was rechristened as BISTEC in the year 201 4. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

CAPF · 2010 · Q55 Relevance score: 6.64

Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) : 1. It is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia and South East Asia. 2. All countries with whom India shares international border are members of the organisation. 3. Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand were the original members of the organisation. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

CDS-I · 2008 · Q46 Relevance score: 6.60

Consider the following statements 1. BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is visualized as a bridging link between ASEAN and SAARC. 2. It was formerly known as the Bangkok Agreement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

CDS-II · 2007 · Q55 Relevance score: 6.60

Consider the following statements 1. BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is visualized as a bridging link between ASEAN and SAARC. 2. It was formerly known as the Bangkok Agreement. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?