UPSC Weekly Quiz Advises CSE Prelims 2027 Aspirants; BIMSTEC Endorses Maritime Law Enforcement

Why in news

BIMSTEC member nations met in New Delhi to endorse maritime law enforcement principles to bolster regional security.

Background

BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) members met in New Delhi. The group is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2025.

Facts for Prelims

• Intl. orgBIMSTEC: Regional organization comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
• PlaceNew Delhi: Host city for the BIMSTEC maritime law enforcement meeting.
• FactBIMSTEC: Established in 1997, approaching its 30th anniversary in 2025.

For Mains

Q. Examine the significance of BIMSTEC in fostering maritime security and regional connectivity in the Bay of Bengal region.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Maritime security: Addressing piracy and illegal fishing in the Bay of Bengal through collective enforcement.
• Geopolitical shift: Transition from SAARC-centric cooperation to BIMSTEC-led regional integration in Southeast Asia.
• Regulatory harmonization: Need for unified maritime law enforcement protocols among diverse member states.

Keywords: Maritime Security · Regional Integration · Bay of Bengal · BIMSTEC · Blue Economy

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