New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, India hosted the first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers in New Delhi today. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of BIMSTEC member countries to strengthening regional security, trust, and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.

In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said it was a matter of immense pride and privilege for India to host the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting. He said BIMSTEC had become an essential platform for regional integration, economic cooperation, and collective security. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India was moving forward with the spirit of 'Vishwamitra' and had a...