BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025

India hosted the 1st BIMSTEC youth summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a significant step in fostering youth engagement and regional cooperation.

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Key Highlights

• BIMSTEC – Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
• Headquarter: Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Objective: To promote youth participation in regional development, aligning with India’s “Neighborhood First” and “Act East” policies, and its vision for regional security and growth (SAGAR).
• The summit aimed to strengthen ties between countries and encourage more teamwork among BIMSTEC nations.
• Theme: ‘Youth as a bridge for intra-BIMSTEC exchange’
• Member Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmyar, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Thailand
• Organisers: Jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports with CII YI as the knowledge partner.