From Charter to Action: BIMSTEC’s Security Turn

Authors : Sreeparna Banerjee | Anasua Basu Ray Chaudhury

Expert Speak Raisina Debates

Published on: Apr 19, 2025

 

At its sixth Summit, BIMSTEC took a decisive step toward tackling transnational crime by strengthening regional security cooperation and partnering with the UNODC

The sixth BIMSTEC Summit, though delayed for one year due to Thailand's political conditions, finally took place from 2–4 April 2025 in Bangkok, marking a milestone in the organisation's trajectory toward becoming a more institutionalised and action-oriented regional grouping. While adopting the BIMSTEC Charter in 2022 provided a long-overdue legal foundation, the 2025 Summit built on that momentum by delivering key strategic frameworks, including the Bangkok Vision 2030 and the Summit Declaration, which laid out the organisation's long-term direction.

 

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