H.E. Mr. Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General of BIMSTEC, addressed the seminar "Young Leaders, Sustainable Futures: Advancing the SDGs Together" as Guest of Honor, which was held on 9 June 2026 at the BIISS Auditorium, Dhaka. In his remarks, Secretary General underscored the vital role of youth in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and reaffirmed BIMSTEC’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation for a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future.