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BIMSTEC adopts Delhi Declaration on terrorism
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BIMSTEC adopts Delhi Declaration on terrorism
BIMSTEC Home Ministers adopted the Delhi Declaration on counter-terrorism cooperation.
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BIMSTEC countries adopted the Delhi Declaration at their first meeting of Home Ministers, hosted by India, to strengthen regional counter-terrorism cooperation.
BIMSTEC was established in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration and has seven members, including India; its secretariat is in Dhaka.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- BIMSTEC
- Delhi Declaration
- terrorism
- regional cooperation
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Prelims
- BIMSTEC, Delhi Declaration, terrorism, regional cooperation
Mains
Use as an example in GA answers (GS-II: International Relations; regional groupings).
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Consider the following statements about BIMSTEC:
- It was established in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.
- India is one of its seven member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C — The correct answer is Both 1 and 2. BIMSTEC was set up in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration and has seven members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Its secretariat is in Dhaka.
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