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News: The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise marks a significant milestone in advancing maritime cooperation among the member states of BIMSTEC.
About BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise 2026
- BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise 2026 is being conducted from 30 October to 3 November 2026.
- It is the inaugural maritime security exercise of BIMSTEC.
- Host: The exercise is being hosted by India at Sri Vijaya Puram, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Theme: It is being held under the theme “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”.
- Aim: It aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance regional security among member states in the Bay of Bengal.
- Objective: It seeks to translate the regional grouping’s vision into practical cooperation through enhanced operational coordination and stronger maritime security mechanisms.
- Participating Countries: All seven BIMSTEC member states are participating: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
- It comprises three days of Tabletop Exercises, followed by a two-day Harbour Phase, with ships from BIMSTEC member countries participating.
