Answer: Kochi
Notes: Recently, Kochi hosted the first BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference to promote blue economy cooperation. The conference is a biennial regional platform that connects researchers across the Bay of Bengal region for sustainable blue economy development. It was announced by the Prime Minister of India during the Colombo BIMSTEC Summit in 2022. It supports India’s Neighbourhood First, Act East, Indo-Pacific, and MAHASAGAR policies. The event focused on marine ecosystem health, research innovations, and collaborative policy development for sustainable ocean management.
