Unite to fight terror, organised crime, Ajit Doval urges Bimstec

NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval chaired the 5th Meeting of Bimstec national security chiefs as the grouping that bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia discussed "practical and result-oriented" solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains, enhance connectivity and tackle new and emerging threats.The security chiefs also endorsed a set of guiding principles on the conduct of maritime law enforcement agencies during interactions at sea. These principles are expected to outline reference points for increasing predictability and promoting safety during maritime engagements among member states, said India in a statement.Doval stressed the need for closer regional cooperation to tackle evolving security challenges, saying the current global landscape marked by conflicts, geopolitical uncertainties and technological disruptions requires Bimstec member states to work together and take "decisive action" for their mutual benefit."We are meeting today in the backdrop of a challenging global landscape.