PM Modi's remarks at 5th BIMSTEC Summit

Published By : Admin | March 30, 2022 | 10:00 IST

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted in virtual mode by Sri Lanka, the current chair of BIMSTEC.

Prior to the 5th BIMSTEC Summit, preparatory meetings at the Senior Official and Foreign Minister levels were held in Colombo on 28th and 29th March in the hybrid mode.

The Summit’s theme “Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People” captures the main current priorities of member states, and the efforts by BIMSTEC to develop cooperation activities that support member state’s programmes to deal with the economic and development consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The main outcome of the Summit was the adoption and signing of the BIMSTEC Charter, which formalizes the grouping into an organization made up of members states that are littoral to, and dependent upon, the Bay of Bengal.

The Summit also saw considerable progress being achieved in the BIMSTEC connectivity agenda with the adoption of the ‘Master Plan for Transport Connectivity’ by Leaders which lays out a guidance framework for connectivity related activities in the region in the future.

In his intervention, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of enhanced BIMSTEC regional connectivity, cooperation and security, and made several suggestions in this regard. The Prime Minister called upon fellow leaders to strive to transform Bay of Bengal into a Bridge of Connectivity, Prosperity, and Security among the BIMSTEC-member countries.

Prime Minister Modi along with other leaders also witnessed the signing of three BIMSTEC agreements which represent progress being achieved in ongoing cooperation activities: (i) BIMSTEC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters; (ii) BIMSTEC Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Cooperation in the field of Diplomatic Training and (iii) Memorandum of Association on Establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility.

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Prime Minister Congratulates Shri S. Suresh Kumar Ji on Inspiring Cycling Feat
January 01, 2026

āThe Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today lauded the remarkable achievement of Shri S. Suresh Kumar Ji, who successfully cycled from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari.

Shri Modi noted that this feat is not only commendable and inspiring but also a testament to Shri Suresh Kumar Ji’s grit and unyielding spirit, especially as it was accomplished after overcoming significant health setbacks.

PM emphasized that such endeavors carry an important message of fitness and determination for society at large.

The Prime Minister personally spoke to Shri Suresh Kumar Ji and congratulated him for his effort, appreciating the courage and perseverance that made this journey possible.

In separate posts on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“Shri S. Suresh Kumar Ji’s feat of cycling from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari is commendable and inspiring. The fact that it was done after he overcame health setbacks highlights his grit and unyielding spirit. It also gives an important message of fitness.

Spoke to him and congratulated him for effort.

@nimmasuresh

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/age-illness-no-bar-at-70-bengaluru-legislator-pedals-702km-to-kanyakumari-in-five-days/articleshow/126258645.cms#

“ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಕನ್ಯಾಕುಮಾರಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಸೈಕಲ್ ಸವಾರಿ ಕೈಗೊಂಡ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಸ್. ಸುರೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರ ಸಾಧನೆ ಶ್ಲಾಘನೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸ್ಫೂರ್ತಿದಾಯಕವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಹಿನ್ನಡೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮೆಟ್ಟಿ ನಿಂತು ಅವರು ಈ ಸಾಧನೆ ಮಾಡಿರುವುದು ಅವರ ದೃಢ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಅಚಲ ಮನೋಭಾವವನ್ನು ಎತ್ತಿ ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದು ಫಿಟ್ನೆಸ್ ಕುರಿತು ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಂದೇಶವನ್ನೂ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.

ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಅವರ ಈ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಕ್ಕೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದೆ.

@nimmasuresh

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/age-illness-no-bar-at-70-bengaluru-legislator-pedals-702km-to-kanyakumari-in-five-days/articleshow/126258645.cms#