The Fourth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ Meeting was held at the M Gallery Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
National Security Advisor Union Minister for the Ministry 1 of the State Administration Council Chairman’s Office Admiral Moe Aung, BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs Shri Ajit Doval of India, Ambassador Abdul Motaleb Sarker of Bangladesh, Mr Sonam Wangyel of Bhutan, Mr Harishchandra Ghimire of Nepal, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) of Sri Lanka, Mr Ruchakorn Napapornpipat of Thailand and BIMSTEC Secretary-General Mr Indra Mani Pandey.
Union Minister Admiral Moe Aung first made the opening speech, and national security chiefs of BIMSTEC members clarified the declarations for collaborative efforts in solving the traditional security threats and non-traditional security threats.
The Myanmar representative then presented the outcomes of the preliminary meeting for the Fourth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ Meeting, while the BIMSTEC Secretary-General talked about combatting terrorism and transnational crimes and progress in national security affairs.
The BIMSTEC National Security Chief openly discussed combatting terrorism and drugs, maritime security and cybersecurity, practical cooperation in information sharing in relevant security affairs, current security affairs in regions, and preparations to be made to overcome the coming security-related challenges.
In his concluding remark, Union Minister Admiral Moe Aung highlighted the facts urged by State Administration Council Chairman Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing regarding collaborative efforts of member countries for food security and energy security as a supportive measure to uplift the socioeconomic status of people.
Finally, all attendees posed for the documentary picture at the event. — MNA/KTZH
