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Q125 (CAPF/2022) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings › Intergovernmental groupings Answer Verified

Which of the following sets of nations are members of the BIMSTEC Initiative?

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The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising seven member states from South and Southeast Asia [2]. The grouping was established on June 6, 1997, through the Bangkok Declaration, initially as BIST-EC with Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand [2]. Myanmar joined in December 1997, followed by Nepal and Bhutan in 2004 [2]. Consequently, the current members are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand [1]. The organization serves as a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia, focusing on 14 priority sectors including trade, transport, and energy. Unlike SAARC, which includes the Maldives and Pakistan, BIMSTEC specifically unites nations dependent on or adjacent to the Bay of Bengal [2]. Indonesia is not a member of BIMSTEC.

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  1. [2] https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/India-BIMSTE-2025.pdf
  2. [1] https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/multilateral-cooperations/bay-bengal-initiative-multi-sectoral-technical-and-economic-cooperation-bimstec
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CDS-II · 2014 · Q66 Relevance score: 7.35

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: 6.17

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 ?

IAS · 2025 · Q92 Relevance score: 6.15

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?

CDS-I · 2008 · Q46 Relevance score: 4.43

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: 4.43

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 ?