Question
Which BIMSTEC members are NOT participating in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
India and Bhutan
BIMSTEC Members and BRI Participation
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a global infrastructure development strategy.
We need to identify the BIMSTEC member states that are not participating in the BRI.
BIMSTEC Member States Overview
- Bangladesh: Participating in BRI.
- Bhutan: Not participating in BRI.
- India: Not participating in BRI.
- Myanmar: Participating in BRI.
- Nepal: Participating in BRI.
- Sri Lanka: Participating in BRI.
- Thailand: Participating in BRI.
Identifying Non-Participants
Based on the current geopolitical and policy stances:
- India has officially stated its non-participation in the BRI, citing sovereignty and territorial integrity concerns, particularly regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
- Bhutan has not joined the BRI, maintaining a policy of cautious engagement with large-scale external infrastructure projects and prioritizing environmental conservation.
Other BIMSTEC members like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand have engaged with the BRI in varying capacities.
Therefore, the BIMSTEC members not participating in China's BRI are India and Bhutan.
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