Dhaka, July 17 -- Noting that BIMSTEC brings together the most significant and vibrant regions of the Indian Ocean, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has said there is an urgent need for them to collaborate, take decisive actions for their mutual benefit, and find solutions through mutual discussions and deliberations to the problems that they are all facing.

"We are poised to combat new and emerging threats together," he said, stressing that they have advanced and strengthened cooperation in fighting terrorism, combating transnational organised crime, cyber threats, meeting maritime challenges.

NSA Ajit Doval made the remarks while chairing the 5th meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs in New Delhi on Thursday...