BIMSTEC ​​represents a very important maritime geography. It is a key part of India's ocean policy and Indo Pacific strategies. 2022 marks the 25th year of inception of BIMSTEC and the three special areas that have been highlighted for policy action in recent times are 1) Poverty eradication 2) Connectivity and 3) Promotion of trade and investment. Analysts feel, the real challenge of policies lies in their implementation and the key is to adopt a modest and practical approach to BIMSTEC cooperation.

This 3-day long business conclave- BIMSTEC Business conclave along with a BIMSTEC exhibition, is a forum to discuss priorities, opportunities, challenges and also for B2B, G2G and B2G interactions among BIMSTEC member nations - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

As a part of main BIMSTEC event, we are organising BIMSTEC Connectivity Forum :Enhancing Infrastructure, Logistics and Connectivity in BIMSTEC

BIMSTEC member countries have developed a master plan for maritime communication and have marked Kolkata as the focal point for such connectivity. The BIMSTEC Master Plan on multimodal connectivity is in sync with concerted Governmental efforts at promoting ease of doing business and skill development. As BIMSTEC focuses on building green and resilient supply chains, maritime and road connectivity in the region can generate important growth synergies through the adoption of trade facilitation measures like standardized and digitized documentation & Maritime Single Window clearance. With improved regional integration through transport connectivity, BIMSTEC intra-regional trade can benefit from increase in trade volume, reduced transportation costs and higher participation in Global Value Chains, thereby enhancing wealth creation for its South and Southeast Asian member nations. BIMSTEC aims to create an environment for rapid economic development through identification and implementation of specific cooperation projects in infrastructure and transportation. The session can deliberate on the state of transport and logistics environment both regionally and nationally in BIMSTEC, identifying planned multimodal infrastructure developments designed to enhance regional connectivity. It will also focus on transport policies and strategies designed to achieve trade, development and investment goals, highlighting the priority infrastructure investments needed in member countries and concerned institutional framework for implementation of these strategies.

To attend all 3 days, Please Register at : BIMSTEC BUSINESS CONCLAVE

NB: Registration for this Session entitles you Free Access to other Sessions on same day. Access to other Sessions is subject to seating availability.