Asian Confluence hosted an online conversation “BIMSTEC: An Outlook Farther – A Curtain Raiser Conversation,” bringing together 3 former BIMSTEC Secretaries General, Amb. Sumith Nakandala, Amb M Shahidul Islam, and Amb. Tenzin Lekphell, along with Amb. Riva Ganguly Das and Mr. Rajat M. Nag, for an insightful discussion ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. Key takeaway included the need for stronger economic integration & a well-resourced Secretariat to drive the grouping.