India's Participation in the 24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) |
| Date | December 20, 2024 |
| Host | Thailand (virtual meeting) |
| India's Representative | Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs |
| Key Focus Areas | Sustainable development, regional connectivity, security, and people-to-people exchanges |
| Documents Finalized | Plans of Action, new cooperation mechanisms, collaboration with external partners |
| Upcoming Event | Preparations for the 6th BIMSTEC Summit |
| India's Commitment | Reiterated commitment to BIMSTEC and its vision for a prosperous region |
| Meeting Chair | Paisan Rupanichkij, Thailand's Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs |
| Nepal's Representative | Amrit Rai, Acting Foreign Secretary |
| India's Policy Alignment | Neighbourhood First Policy, Vision SAGAR, Act East Policy |