Dhaka, March 25 -- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has said business to business relations are important for enhancing intra-BIMSTEC trade and investment.

Welcoming recent launch of India leadership of BIMSTEC Business Council, he said they are going to launch BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and Industries and a platform for investment promotion authorities.

Together with the leadership of ASSOCHAM, the Secretary General said, these platforms will provide momentum for business communities coming together, leading to better development in Bay of Bengal region.

The BIMSTEC Secretariat welcomed the launch by ASSOCHAM of the new India leadership of BIM...