With SAARC Failing to Take Off, BIMSTEC's Moment has Arrived

· EAM Jayashankar to Attend 30 March Meeting

· Thailand is Next Chair

The unique regional grouping linking five countries of South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka) and two countries of Southeast Asia (Thailand and Myanmar) holds its long-awaited fifth summit in Colombo on March 30. On it rides a hefty burden of expectations to advance regional cooperation. Meticulous preparations behind the scenes have created an atmosphere of hope for its success.