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Sri Lanka is proud to host the 8th BIMSTEC Network of Policy Think Tanks Meeting (BNPTT), bringing together representatives from across the Bay of Bengal region to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and regional partnerships.

The meeting will take place on 14-15 October 2026, providing a platform to advance shared priorities and foster closer collaboration among BIMSTEC Member States. The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS), as Sri Lanka’s focal point for the BIMSTEC Network of Policy Think Tanks welcomes Think Tank delegates from the 7 BIMSTEC member states, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal  and Thailand for two days of policy discussion. 

Stay tuned for updates from the meeting.