# BIMSTEC home ministers approve measures to tackle terror, drug trafficking, money laundering

> The home ministers of BIMSTEC member countries on Tuesday approved a series of regional cooperation measures to strengthen the fight against human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, terror financing and illicit financial flows, while enhancing preparedness and coordination to tackle natural disasters in the Bay of Bengal region.

- Published: 2026-10-13T15:30:45.586Z
- Updated: 2026-10-13T16:03:22.137Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Amit Shah, Approval of regional cooperation measures by BIMSTEC home ministers, BIMSTEC Disaster Management Centre, CNG shortage, Delhi, Erode, Namakkal districts, Hyundai Motor Group, India, Jamnagar, Gujarat, Kol, Palm tree plantation drive, Suvendu Adhikari

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- 2026-10-13T15:30:45.586Z - Hindustan Times: [BIMSTEC home ministers approve measures to tackle terror, drug trafficking, money laundering](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bimstec-home-ministers-approve-measures-to-tackle-terror-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-101791904313273.html)
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