Key Takeways
Thailand hosted the sixth BIMSTEC summit on April 4, 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with leaders from all seven member countries in attendance. This summit celebrated 20 years since Thailand first hosted BIMSTEC and centered on the theme “Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC” (PRO BIMSTEC), highlighting economic integration, connectivity, and disaster response.
During the summit, leaders approved six key outcome documents to bolster regional cooperation. Notably, the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 was established as a strategic plan aimed at fostering economic growth, connectivity, and security among member nations.
- Additionally, the sixth BIMSTEC Summit Declaration was adopted, reaffirming a collective commitment to regional integration, while the Rules of Procedure for BIMSTEC Mechanisms were introduced to ensure a structured and efficient operational framework for the organization.
Thailand, as Chair of BIMSTEC, hosted the sixth summit on 4 April 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Leaders from all seven BIMSTEC member countries attended. The summit, marking 20 years since Thailand first hosted, focused on the theme “Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC” (PRO BIMSTEC), emphasizing economic integration, connectivity, and disaster response.
During the meeting, BIMSTEC leaders have approved six key outcome documents to enhance regional cooperation:
– The BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030, the first-ever regional vision outlining a strategic plan to build a PRO BIMSTEC by 2030. The vision focuses on enhancing economic growth, connectivity, and security.
– The sixth BIMSTEC Summit Declaration, reaffirming commitment to regional integration.
– The Rules of Procedure for BIMSTEC Mechanisms, providing a structured and efficient framework for BIMSTEC operations.
