Guwahati, Sept. 15 -- India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Leaders' Summit on September 9-11 in Guwahati, Assam, highlighting the critical role of young people of the region for its holistic development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.

The initiative was part of the 21-point action plan announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to further strengthen BIMSTEC.

The Summit, inaugurated by the Assam governor, Laxman Prasad Acharya, and organised in association with Bharat Scouts and Guides, witnessed participation by over 80 young leaders from all member countries of BIMSTEC, representing a cross section of their societies, including political, business, socio-cultural and civil society, MEA stated.

The ...