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PIB digest for Tuesday, 13 October

First BIMSTEC Home Ministers Meeting Adopts Delhi Declaration

Ministry of Home Affairs · IR · Posted 13 OCT 2026 8:03PM

What happened

The First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, reinforcing regional security cooperation against terrorism, transnational crime, and drug trafficking among member states.

Why it matters for UPSC

This development is important for UPSC civil services preparation as it illustrates India’s diplomatic engagement, regional security cooperation, and multilateral initiatives within the Bay of Bengal region under the international relations syllabus.

Key objectives

  1. Adopted the Delhi Declaration during the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026.
  2. Reaffirmed collective commitment to prevent, combat, and eliminate terrorism, cross-border terrorism, and violent extremism in accordance with the UN Charter.
  3. Emphasized full implementation of the BIMSTEC Convention on Combating International Terrorism, Transnational Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking.
  4. Called for effective implementation of finalized Plans of Action concerning Human Trafficking, Narcotic Drugs, Precursor Chemicals, and Anti-Money Laundering.