Where was the BIMSTEC Summit held in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The sixth BIMSTEC Summit was held in Thailand in April 2025.
Originally scheduled for 2023 and then 2024, the summit was held in April 2025 as an in-person meeting due to various reasons.
Highlights of the 2025 Summit:
Chairmanship: Thailand chaired the summit and focused on the 'Bangkok Vision 2030'.
BIMSTEC Charter: The summit discussed the full implementation of the BIMSTEC Charter and further strengthening regional cooperation among member countries.
Next Chairmanship: India will assume the chairmanship of BIMSTEC after Thailand for the period from May 2025 to September 2027.
BIMSTEC:
Full name: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
Established: June 6, 1997 (via the Bangkok Declaration).
Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Member States (7): India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.