India is hosting the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise is a key initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand.
The exercise, which commenced yesterday, will continue until the 3rd of next month. It comprises three days of Tabletop Exercises, followed by a two-day Harbour Phase, with ships from BIMSTEC member countries participating.
In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs said the exercise translates the shared vision of BIMSTEC leaders into action by reinforcing maritime cooperation, enhancing operational coordination and interoperability, and contributing towards a safe, secure and stable maritime environment in the Bay of Bengal.
