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Ajit Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to take decisive security actions
Hindustan Times··16 Jul
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on July 16 chaired the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs meeting in New Delhi. He said global conflicts, geopolitical uncertainties and technological disruptions require member states to collaborate and take decisive actions. Delegations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand attended. Doval said cooperation has advanced in counter-terrorism, cyber threats and maritime security.
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What It Means For You
- Regional security cooperation affects India's borders with BIMSTEC neighbours.
- Cyber threats and maritime security require coordinated Bay of Bengal responses.
- Supply chain disruptions impact economic stability across South and Southeast Asia.
What's Happening
- Ajit Doval chaired the fifth BIMSTEC security chiefs meeting on July 16.
- He urged member states to take decisive actions on security challenges.
- Bilateral meetings were held with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Thailand.
BIMSTEC Security Context
- BIMSTEC represents 1.7 billion people across seven member nations.
- Discussions covered terrorism, cybercrime and transnational organised crime.
- The grouping approaches its 30th anniversary next year.
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