BIMSTEC Expo to be held in Kolkata from June 13

Kolkata, June 12 (KNN) Kolkata is all set to host the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Expo and Conclave in the city from June 13 -15, 2023.

The expo aims at bringing together government officials, policymakers and business leaders from the member countries.

The three-day expo and conclave will be attended by over 400 trade and industry representatives from seven BIMSTEC member countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, according to an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) statement.

The conclave will also have a high-level session with over 140 speakers from the BIMSTEC region.

It will focus on a range of issues, including trade facilitation, agri-food, infrastructure development, digital connectivity, sustainable tourism, advancement of healthcare, tea, gems and jewellery, climate change, startups, and fostering innovation.

The BIMSTEC is a regional organisation that was established in 1997. The region has a combined population of over 1.68 billion people and a GDP of around USD 2.88 trillion.  (KNN Bureau)