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Sri Lanka is keen to host an in-person summit, but it could also happen in a hybrid format. It is not yet known if Prime Minister Modi will participate virtually or travel to Sri Lanka for the summit. 

Sri Lanka to host BIMSTEC summit 2022 on March 30 - Sri Lanka will most likely host the BIMSTEC summit in hybrid format, and PM Modi is expected to participate virtually or in person.

The much-awaited BIMSTEC Summit (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) will be hosted by Sri Lanka on March 30. Though Sri Lanka is keen to host an in-person summit, there are chances that it will take place in a hybrid format. Most of the member states have given a formal intimation to participate at the summit. It is not yet known whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Sri Lanka or will participate virtually.

Read more about Govt aims at industry integration with east, SE Asia: Official on Devdiscourse

The Centre seeks to ensure that industries, especially those located near the Bay of Bengal, become a part of the regional value chains that are in operation in the east and south-east Asia, a Ministry of External Affairs official said on Saturday. Such an integration is the best way to leverage the advantage of the North-eastern part of the country and foster rapid

With connectivity set to be a key global theme in coming years, the Bangkok Post talked to Indian Ambassador to Thailand Suchitra Durai on the importance of managing multilateral ties ahead of India's Republic Day today.

In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the state visit paid by the Thai prime minister to Arabia, the Prime Minister affirmed that his country attaches the utmost importance to the bond of friendship with the Kingdom.

A round up of news of what made headlines in the past week in Afghanistan, Nepal, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Pakistan.

A round up of news of what made headlines in the past week in Afghanistan, Nepal, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Pakistan.

The country prioritises economic diplomacy and embraces regional economic integration in South Asia.