New Delhi, 12 October (H.S.): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that India will host the first-ever Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 13. The meeting aims to strengthen coordination among member countries to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, organised crime and cyber threats.

In a post on the social media platform X, Shah said India felt honoured to host this historic meeting and extended a warm welcome to the home ministers of the member countries and their respective delegations. He said the meeting reflects the collective resolve of the member nations to make the region safer and more secure.

The Home Minister stated that, through effective coordination among member countries, efforts would be strengthened to tackle terrorism, transnational organised crime, radicalisation, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illicit financial activities and cyber threats.

The meeting is expected to provide an important platform for BIMSTEC member countries to enhance cooperation and coordination in addressing shared security challenges and promoting regional stability.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar