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Which one of the following statements about BIMSTEC is not correct ?
Explanation
Statement A is incorrect because BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) comprises seven member states, not eight. The member countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Key facts about BIMSTEC:
- It was established on 6 June 1997 following the Bangkok Declaration.
- It serves as a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia, involving five members from SAARC (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka) and two from ASEAN (Myanmar, Thailand), facilitating inter-regional cooperation.
- Myanmar joined the organization in December 1997, while Nepal and Bhutan became full members in February 2004.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following statements about BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation) is not correct ?
Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC : I. It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025. II. It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999. III. Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC. IV. In BIMSTEC, the subsector of 'tourism' is being led by India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?