India to host first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026
On 12 October 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah said India is honoured to host the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026, focused on terrorism, organised crime, narcotics and cyber threats.
Summary
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah stated on 12 October 2026 that India is honoured to host the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026. In a public message carried by PIB, he welcomed Home Ministers and member-state delegations and said the historic meeting underscores a shared resolve to combat terrorism, transnational organised crime, narcotics, radicalisation, trafficking, illicit financial flows and cyber threats through decisive coordination for a safer BIMSTEC region.
Key facts
- Event
- First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting
- Host
- India; New Delhi
- Meeting date
- 13 October 2026
- Announced
- 12 October 2026 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Themes
- Terrorism, transnational organised crime, narcotics, radicalisation, trafficking, illicit finance, cyber threats
Practice MCQs 2 questions
When and where is the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting scheduled, as announced on 12 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 13 October 2026, New Delhi
Which Union Minister announced India's hosting of the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Amit Shah