Secretary-General of BIMSTEC Mr. Indra Mani Pandey, whose term of office is scheduled to conclude in January 2027, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on the 11th of November 2026.
Welcoming the Secretary-General, the Prime Minister appreciated his dedicated service and contribution towards strengthening BIMSTEC during his tenure.
Secretary-General of BIMSTEC highlighted the progress made in advancing development cooperation among BIMSTEC Member States, particularly through new initiatives in Science and Technology, Health and Human Resource Development. He also expressed his appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for its continued support and cooperation towards BIMSTEC.
The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of further strengthening BIMSTEC as a regional cooperation mechanism by expanding partnerships and enhancing engagement with regional and international organisations. She highlighted the need to promote knowledge-sharing, exchange of expertise and greater opportunities for cooperation among Member States and with other regions of the world.
Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Employment and Tourism also attended the meeting.
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