Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) (India), July 16 (ANI): India recently hosted the 2nd bimstec ports conclave in visakhapatnam from July 14-15 on the theme, navigating the future: BLUE ECONVATION and innovation, innovation, innovation, innovation and Sustainable partnerships, the ministry of external affairs (mea) noted in an official statement.

The conclave was inaugurated by minister of ports, shipping, and waterways Sarbananda SonOwal and Saw the Participation of Delegations from the Bimstec Member States, Compressing Officers, Maritime Experts, Maritime Experts, Maritime Experts, Maritime Experts Authorities, Private Sector Leaders, and Regional Development Partners, The Mea Noted in Its Statement.

Notably, the conclave discussed dives issues Digital integration, upskilling the Maritime Workforce, Industry-Academia Ties, and Green Shipping, Amongst Other Areas.

In his opening remarks, union minister Sonowwal highlighted How the Sea Does Not Separate But Rather Connects The Bimstec Countries.

He Said, Since Its Inception in 1997, The Bimstec has prioritised Connectivity as a Fundamental Area of Cooperation. Sea does not Separate, but raather connects us closely. It is seamless. It is eco-friendly, and it is cost-effective. In many ways, it is always beneficial for all of us.

The Bimstec Ports Conclave Stands as a Springboard to Unlock the Immense Potential of Blue Economy from the Bay of Bengal region. Under the Dynamic Leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, India Has AneighBourhood First Policy and Sees Bimstec Nations as Key Partners in Regional Prosperity. We want this platform to enhance collaboration among all member nations for strengthening port-licked industry Economic Zones, Sonowal Emphasized.

Sarbananda Sonoval Announced that a Bimstec Sustainable Maritime Transport Center is Going to Be Establed Under The Indian Ocean Center of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-Smartime Transport) The Maritime Training Institute in Powai, Mumbai.

The mea underscored that this initiative by India, in line with its neighBourhood first policy, will further strength strengthen maritime cooperation in the bay of Bengal region. (Ani)

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