India leads BIMSTEC security sector cooperation, discussing disaster management and energy strategies in Myanmar.

India leads security sector cooperation within BIMSTEC, a regional grouping of seven Bay of Bengal nations. During a meeting in Myanmar, officials discussed strategies to address common security challenges, including disaster management and energy. BIMSTEC aims to foster economic development and social progress among its members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.