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BIMSTEC has significant potential to become a digitally integrated regional economy linking South Asia and Southeast Asia.

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Bay of Bengal region

Who
Anil Trigunayat, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
What
BIMSTEC has significant potential to become a digitally integrated regional economy linking South Asia and Southeast Asia.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:55:20 GMT · 3h 16m ago
Where
Bay of Bengal region ·
Why
Digital connectivity and cross-border digital trade are increasingly important for achieving deeper economic integration among its member states.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The potential for a digitally integrated regional economy within BIMSTEC could boost trade, e-commerce, and digital services for over 1.7 billion people across South and Southeast Asia. This would enable SMEs to access wider regional markets and facilitate deeper economic integration.

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