Ministry of External Affairs Government of India 16 July, 2026 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs (July 16, 2026) The 5th Meeting of the BIMSTE

Date: issued 16 July, 2026. Ministry of External Affairs Government of India 16 July, 2026 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs (July 16, 2026) The 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs was held in New Delhi on 16 July 2026. NSA Mr. Ajit Doval hosted National Security Advisers/ Heads of Delegations from all other Member States, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. 2 (Extractive summary — verify with official source.)