New Russia’s Pivot To Asia Publication: “2025 Guide To SAARC & BIMSTEC”

Russia’s Pivot To Asia has published a new “2025 Guide to SAARC & BIMSTC” which details Russia’s trade, investment and geopolitical developments with both these South Asian trade blocs. SAARC includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAARC comprises 3% of the world’s land area, 21% of the world’s population and a combined GDP (PPP) of US$18.5 trillion. It is headquartered in Kathmandu.

BIMSTEC is a similar organisation based on economies around the Bay of Bengal. It includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in trade and investment in the South and Southeast Asian regions. It is a complimentary download and can be accessed in English here and Russian here.