India advanced BIMSTEC, focusing on South Asia-SE Asia connectivity. Jaishankar stressed the BIMSTEC Charter, 'Neighbourhood First', 'Act East Policy', 'SAGAR'. The New Delhi retreat highlighted connectivity, capacity building, and SE Asian expansion. Upcoming events: July NSA meet, Bangkok Summit, August business summit, and three new BIMSTEC excellence centers, underscoring India's Counter-Terrorism leadership.
