Seven nations join first BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in the Bay of Bengal
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand are taking part in the drill running from October 30 to November 3.
The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise is under way from October 30 to November 3, bringing together Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, the Ministry of Defence said.
The exercise builds on the outcomes of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, held under the theme "BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open", and aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and operational links among member states.
Officials described the Bay of Bengal as a critical maritime space for the region and said the drill reflects BIMSTEC's resolve of "Translating Vision to Action" on shared seas, shared security and shared prosperity.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India. Photo: PIB.