First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting concludes in New Delhi with Delhi Declaration
On 13 October 2026, the inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi adopted the Delhi Declaration on regional security cooperation.
Summary
India hosted the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026. Home Ministers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand adopted the Delhi Declaration. The Declaration condemns terrorism including cross-border terrorism, calls for full implementation of the BIMSTEC Convention on Combating International Terrorism, Transnational Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking (in force since March 2021), and seeks action on human trafficking, narcotics and anti-money laundering plans.
Key facts
- Event
- First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting
- Date & venue
- 13 October 2026, New Delhi
- Outcome
- Delhi Declaration
- Members
- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Convention noted
- BIMSTEC Convention on Combating International Terrorism, Transnational Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking (in force since March 2021)
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In October 2026, where was the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting held?
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi
Which document was adopted at the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting on 13 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi Declaration
Since when has the BIMSTEC Convention on Combating International Terrorism, Transnational Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking been in force, as noted in the Delhi Declaration?
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Correct answer: C — March 2021
How many BIMSTEC member states' Home Ministers met in New Delhi for the first HMM on 13 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Seven