India is hosting the first-ever BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from February 7 to 11, 2025, an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported.

The initiative follows an announcement at the 4th BIMSTEC Summit and is jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Ministry of External Affairs, with the Confederation of Indian Industry's Young Indians (CII YI) as the knowledge partner.

• The Summit provides a platform for young leaders from BIMSTEC nations to engage in discussions on regional cooperation and emerging challenges.
• The primary goal of the BIMSTEC Youth Summit is to facilitate dialogue among youth delegates from member countries.
• The summit is themed Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange.
• It aims to inspire young leaders to engage in global challenges and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.