With reference to the Delhi Declaration, consider the following statements: 1. The declaration was signed to focus exclusively on maritime security threats. 2. The Delhi Declaration was signed by members of the ASEAN bloc. 3. The declaration focuses on five cooperation areas including drug control and cyber-security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India hosts first BIMSTEC Home Ministers meeting to sign Delhi Declaration against radicalisation

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims + Mains· 13 October 2026

Regional security cooperation and counter-terrorism: a relevant GS2 and IR case study.

Why in news

India hosted the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers meeting where member states signed the 'Delhi Declaration' to combat radicalisation, terrorism, and illicit financing.

Background

The meeting took place on October 13, 2026, in India. The Delhi Declaration identifies five cooperation areas including drug control and cyber-security. Key attendees included Amit Shah (India), Manzur Morshed Chowdhury (Bangladesh), and Sudhan Gurung (Nepal).

Facts for Prelims

FactThe Delhi Declaration focuses on five cooperation areas including drug control and cyber-security
PlaceBangladesh and Nepal are member states of the BIMSTEC bloc

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Delhi Declaration, consider the following statements:

The declaration was signed to focus exclusively on maritime security threats.
The Delhi Declaration was signed by members of the ASEAN bloc.
The declaration focuses on five cooperation areas including drug control and cyber-security.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: It focuses on radicalisation, terrorism, and illicit financing. Statement 2 is incorrect: It was signed by BIMSTEC member states.

For Mains

Q. Examine the significance of the Delhi Declaration in strengthening regional security cooperation among BIMSTEC member states against non-traditional security threats.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Institutional synergy: Leveraging BIMSTEC framework to synchronize counter-terrorism and cyber-security protocols
Transnational crime: Addressing illicit financing and drug trafficking as shared regional security vulnerabilities

Keywords: Regional Cooperation · Non-traditional Security · Counter-terrorism · Transnational Crime · Delhi Declaration

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