Bangladesh Lauds India's Leadership in BIMSTEC Security Cooperation
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
At the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Advisors (NSA) meeting, Bangladesh's Defence Adviser AKM Shamsul Islam praised India's leadership in regional security cooperation. He called for deeper collaboration on maritime and cyber security to address shared threats and ensure regional stability.
Background
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is a regional organization comprising seven member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The NSA meeting is a platform to discuss security issues and enhance cooperation.
Key facts
Bangladesh's Defence Adviser AKM Shamsul Islam lauded India's leadership in BIMSTEC security cooperation.
The statement was made at the 5th BIMSTEC NSA meeting.
He urged deeper collaboration on maritime and cyber security.
The cooperation aims to combat shared threats and ensure regional stability.
BIMSTEC includes seven members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand.
Prelims pointers
- BIMSTEC: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
- Member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- 5th BIMSTEC NSA meeting
- NSA: National Security Advisors
Mains angles
- Role of India in regional security organizations like BIMSTEC
- Significance of maritime and cyber security cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region
- India's neighborhood policy and security partnerships