Consider the following statements regarding BIMSTEC

 

 Question : 

Consider the following statements regarding BIMSTEC:

1. BIMSTEC was established with the objective of regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.

2. It includes countries from both South Asia and Southeast Asia.

3. The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3                                                                                                                                                            

Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: BIMSTEC promotes regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal area.

• Statement 2 is correct: Members include India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan (South Asia) and Thailand, Myanmar (Southeast Asia).

• Statement 3 is correct: BIMSTEC Secretariat is headquartered in Dhaka.