BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey addressed delegates at the 3rd Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave in Kolkata on September 18-19. The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized this gathering of policymakers, business leaders, and experts. Pandey emphasized how BIMSTEC strengthens regional cooperation across South and Southeast Asia through enhanced trade, investment, and connectivity initiatives. He participated in a discussion with scholar Prabir De about the organization's achievements in various sectors. The Secretary General highlighted progress in maritime, surface, and digital connectivity efforts.
Conference speakers noted that the Indo-Pacific region generates over 60% of the global economic output. Trade and maritime partnerships shape future economic development across this vast area. BIMSTEC represents seven Bay of Bengal nations pursuing cooperation through agriculture, connectivity, environment, technology, security, and development sectors. The organization works across eight additional sub-sectors spanning blue economy, energy, disaster management, and human resource development. These collaborative efforts enhance security and sustainable development throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Conference speakers noted that the Indo-Pacific region generates over 60% of the global economic output. Trade and maritime partnerships shape future economic development across this vast area. BIMSTEC represents seven Bay of Bengal nations pursuing cooperation through agriculture, connectivity, environment, technology, security, and development sectors. The organization works across eight additional sub-sectors spanning blue economy, energy, disaster management, and human resource development. These collaborative efforts enhance security and sustainable development throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
