Sri Lanka’s Tharaka Balasuriya and Other Leaders Attend BIMSTEC Meeting in Delhi

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat.

Event Details

The retreat, hosted by India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, will take place on July 11-12. It provides an opportunity for foreign ministers from BIMSTEC nations to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including security, connectivity, trade, and investment.

Attendees

Foreign ministers and top officials from BIMSTEC countries, such as Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, Bhutan’s Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel, and Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U Than Swe, have also arrived in New Delhi for the retreat.

About BIMSTEC

BIMSTEC is a regional organization that connects seven countries around the Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It aims to promote economic growth, trade, and cooperation in areas like transportation, energy, and counter-terrorism.