1st BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024: Fostering Regional Collaboration
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 1st BIMSTEC Business Summit |
| Date | August 6, 2024 |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Hosted by | Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) |
| Aim | Foster greater regional collaboration through trade and investment relations among BIMSTEC member countries |
| Inauguration | External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar |
| Key Speakers | Minister of Commerce and Industries Shri Piyush Goyal and other leaders |
| Participants | Ministers from BIMSTEC Member States (Trade, Commerce, Industry, Energy), government officials, entrepreneurs, industry associations |
| Stakeholders | More than 300 key stakeholders from across the Bay of Bengal region |
| Focus Areas | Trade facilitation, regional connectivity, energy security, inclusive growth, sustainable development |
| About BIMSTEC | International organization of seven South Asian and Southeast Asian nations |
| Member Countries | Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
| Population | 1.73 billion |
| GDP | US$5.2 trillion (2023) |