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Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the 'Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation (BIMSTEC)'?
1. Thailand
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. Indonesia
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
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Explanation
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization established in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. It constitutes a bridge between South and Southeast Asia and represents a reinforcement of relations among the countries of the Bay of Bengal region.
The organization currently comprises seven Member States:
- Five from South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
- Two from Southeast Asia: Myanmar and Thailand.
Indonesia is not a member of BIMSTEC, although it is a prominent member of ASEAN and IORA. Since Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan are all active members, only statement 4 (Indonesia) is correct as a non-member.