BIMSTEC meeting: India never believes in attacking, establishing supremacy over any country, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BIMSTEC meeting, emphasizing India's commitment to sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution. He called for regional cooperation to combat international terrorism, narcotics smuggling, and human trafficking through real-time intelligence sharing.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights India's strategic efforts to strengthen regional security ties and address transnational criminal threats in the Bay of Bengal region.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), held his first-ever Home Ministers/Home Secretary-level talks among the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. Mr. Shah said, “India has never believed in attacking or establishing supremacy over any country.”
Addressing the BIMSTEC meeting, Mr. Shah said “India has always believed in sovereignty and peaceful resolutions to any dispute. We are committed to cooperate and face challenges emanating from International terrorism, organised crime and narco-trade.”
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