Question

Which country was NOT one of the founding members of the 'BIMSTEC’?

A Bangladesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Myanmar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Sri Lanka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Thailand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Through the Bangkok Declaration, a sub-regional organisation was established in 1997. Initially, it was formed with four Member States with the acronym 'BIST-EC' (Bangladesh, India, Sri-Lanka and Thailand Economic Cooperation). It became renamed 'BIMST-EC' in 1997, following the inclusion of Myanmar. 

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