The First BIMSTEC Conclave of Ports took place in Vishakhapatnam. It was inaugurating by Hon’ble Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge), Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. Three Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) have been signed between Ranong Port (Port Authority of Thailand) and the Port Trusts of Chennai, Vishakhapatanam and Kolkata. These MOUs will contribute to BIMSTEC objective of strengthening connectivity and is a part of India’s Act East Policy.