New Delhi, July 16 -- BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs on Thursday discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime.

The 5th Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) National Security Chiefs was held in New Delhi. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval hosted National Security Advisers and Heads of Delegations from all other Member States, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

BIMSTEC bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia, two of the most significant and vibrant regions of the Indian Ocean. Over the years, BIMSTEC has deepened cooperation in regional security, disaster management, transport and trade co...