Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, participated in the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday (Oct. 14).
The meeting was hosted by India under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, bringing together ministers from member countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
The discussions focused on strengthening regional cooperation to address evolving security threats and promoting a safer, more secure and resilient Bay of Bengal region.
The initiative reflects a shared commitment among BIMSTEC member states to enhance cooperation in addressing regional security challenges.
Minister Wijepala expressed appreciation to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and the Government of India for hosting the inaugural meeting and bringing regional partners together to advance common security objectives.
BIMSTEC comprises seven member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. (Newswire)