BIMSTEC Home Ministers Approve Regional Measures Against Terrorism and Drug Tra…
BIMSTEC countries, including India, Bangladesh, and Thailand, adopted the Delhi Declaration to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime. The declaration, approved at the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting, focuses on combating cross-border terrorism, drug trafficking, and cybercrime. It also emphasizes mutual legal assistance, information sharing, and capacity building. The member nations condemned terrorism in all forms and expressed solidarity with victims of terrorist attacks. Key agreements include the Convention against Trafficking in Persons and the BIMSTEC Plan of Action on Drug Control. The meeting highlighted India's role in regional disaster management, including the establishment of a disaster management centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. BIMSTEC aims to promote economic and technical cooperation among countries bordering the Bay of Bengal.
Published 10 hours ago • 13 Oct 2026, 08:41 PM IST