BIMSTEC Ports Conclave: Participants discuss procedures to enhance logistical links
India hosted the 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam on 14-15 July 2025 where participants discussed diverse issues such as harmonising customs procedures and enhancing logistical links to boost intra-regional trade.
The theme of the Conclave was "Navigating the Future: Blue Economy, Innovation and Sustainable Partnerships”.
The Conclave was inaugurated by Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and saw participation of delegations of the BIMSTEC member States, comprising officials, maritime experts, port authorities, private sector leaders, and regional development partners.
"The Conclave discussed diverse issues such as harmonising customs procedures and enhancing logistical links to boost intra-regional trade, port-linked industrial zones, cruise tourism, digital integration, upskilling maritime workforce, industry-academia ties, green shipping, etc," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
"This initiative by India, in line with its Neighbourhood First policy, will further strengthen maritime cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region," the statement said.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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