New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- India reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation in the Blue Economy by hosting the first Biennial Conference of the BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) in Kochi, marking a key milestone in advancing marine research and sustainable ocean initiatives across the Bay of Bengal region.

The conference, organized under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), focused on marine challenges, ecosystem health, and research innovations aimed at promoting a resilient and sustainable maritime environment.

Launched in 2024, BIMReN has so far connected 25 institutions and over 50 researchers across BIMSTEC member countries. The network supports institutional collaborations through twinning research gr...