New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Expanding trade and investment with BIMSTEC countries through more flexible business arrangements will be critical for India to achieve its 'Viksit Bharat' goal, industry leaders said, while calling for greater cooperation with neighbouring countries across sectors including fisheries, artificial intelligence, medical equipment and education.

Speaking on the sidelines of the MIICCIA Conference on Business Opportunities in BIMSTEC Countries in the national capital, Brij K. Guhare, Secretary General, Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Facility Management and SMBB (CCIFMSMB), and Director, MIICCIA, said India needs to deepen economic engagement with its neighbours over the coming decade.

"I believe that in the coming...