📈 Sri Lanka to Host 4th BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in 2027

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal for Sri Lanka to host the Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting and its accompanying Senior Officials’ Meeting, scheduled for March 17 and 18, 2027. • Event & Timeline: The high-level meetings are held once every two years to strengthen regional collaboration and address common challenges. Sri Lanka will host the 2027 iteration. • Regional Participation: The event will bring together representatives from the seven member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. • Economic Focus: The discussions will center on regional cooperation in agriculture and related sectors. As a key pillar of BIMSTEC, agriculture plays a vital role in driving economic development, sustainable growth, and regional food security. • Strategic Impact: Hosting this event underscores Sri Lanka's continued engagement in regional partnerships aimed at enhancing sustainable development and long-term food security across the member countries.