SriLanka, July 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to host the fourth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Agriculture Ministers' Meeting and Senior Officials' Meeting in Sri Lanka on March 17 and 18, 2027.



The BIMSTEC comprises seven member countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.



BIMSTEC aims to promote economic cooperation among countries surrounding the Bay of Bengal, with agriculture identified as a key area of cooperation due to its importance to the economies of member states.



The government said agriculture and related sectors play a vital role in ensuring sustainable development and regional food security, lea...