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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicBIMSTEC summit

Topic: BIMSTEC summit

BIMSTEC must shift from lofty goals to tangible outcomes. PM Modi’s 21-point plan is a start

The BIMSTEC Free Trade Area remains stalled since 2004, delaying trade liberalisation and weakening investor confidence.

After the Modi storm & a ‘breaking story’, it’s a wrap at the BIMSTEC summit. Bangkok moves on

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

At meeting with Yunus, Modi raises safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, says vitiating rhetoric best avoided

The leaders met on sidelines of BIMSTEC summit. Yunus last week provoked New Delhi with statement that Bangladesh ‘only guardian’ of ocean in region as India’s Northeast ‘landlocked’.

PM Modi meets Myanmar junta chief, reiterates commitment to help in recovery from earthquake

India had launched Operation Brahma to provide relief in the aftermath of the earthquake that killed thousands in Myanmar. The two leaders met on the sidelines of BIMSTEC summit.

India-Thailand reset ties amid Trump’s tariffs, elevate relations to ‘strategic partnership’

The two countries agreed to discuss establishing a ‘strategic dialogue’ between their security agencies. This comes a day before a meeting of BIMSTEC leaders.

An unassuming summit in an Asian megapolis—a view of the BIMSTEC summit from the ground

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

BIMSTEC FTA part of ‘Bangkok Vision 2030’, roadmap to be agreed upon at summit—Secretary General Pandey

Speaking exclusively to ThePrint, Indra Mani Pandey highlights key expected outcomes from the BIMSTEC Summit, including a maritime pact.

Modi to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus, Nepal PM Oli & Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok

The first bilateral meet between Modi & Yunus is set to take place in Bangkok on the margins of the BIMSTEC leaders summit. Dhaka is set to become chair of the regional grouping.

‘Every region must look out for itself,’ says Jaishankar at BIMSTEC, as Trump unveils global tariffs

At BIMSTEC ministerial meeting, the EAM highlights the importance of India’s Northeast for the region, in the wake of Yunus’s ‘ocean guardian’ remark for Bangladesh in China.

Why a BIMSTEC maritime pact has gained fresh importance amid Yunus’s ‘landlocked’ comment

The summit on 3 and 4 April also comes at a time when Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand are also experiencing political instability at home.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.