India approaches BIMSTEC leaders to be Republic Day guests: Report
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India is planning to invite the leaders of BIMSTEC to New Delhi for the 2022 Republic Day celebrations. BIMSTEC, or the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, is a seven-nation grouping that includes India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, and Bhutan. India is reportedly in touch with the leaders of these countries for confirmation of their availability.