Amit Shah Leads BIMSTEC Talks on Security and Cooperation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted the first Home Ministers/Home Secretary-level talks among BIMSTEC countries on October 13, 2026. He emphasized India's commitment to sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution while addressing issues like international terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics smuggling. Shah highlighted the need for regional cooperation to combat criminal networks that exploit technological advancements. He referred to narcotics trafficking as a significant threat to youth and advocated for a comprehensive regional approach. Shah also raised concerns about human trafficking and cyber slavery, urging actionable intelligence sharing among member nations. The BIMSTEC grouping includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, focusing on economic and technical cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.
Published 17 hours ago • 13 Oct 2026, 01:23 PM IST