Myanmar joins regional body to fight terror
Myanmar parliament has anonymously approved a decision join the Bimstec Convention on cooperation in combating international terrorism, transnational organised crime and drug trafficking.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation includes Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.
The deputy home affairs minister General Aung Soe told MPs: "Bimstec can increase cooperation with the international community and promote the country's stability and security. It will benefit the nation and the region," Aung Soe said.
The main objective of Bimstec is regional technological and economical cooperation, including commerce, investment, technology, tourism, human resource development, agriculture, transport and communication.
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