The BIMSTEC Sectoral Ministerial Bodies comprise the relevant Ministers of line Ministries responsible for carrying out the activities of the respective sectors.

The BIMSTEC Sectoral Ministerial Bodies shall have the following powers and functions:

• Prepare for the BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting
• Follow up and coordinate the implementation of agreements
• Coordinate with the Sectoral Bodies in Sectors where there is no Ministerial body
• Initiate proposals on all administrative and budgetary matters for the consideration of the Ministerial Meeting
• Undertake such other functions as may be assigned by the Ministerial Meeting
• Assess and approve and take action on the deliberations of the BIMSTEC Permanent Working Committee

The BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting shall be:

• Held once a year, preceding the BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting to be hosted by the Member State holding the BIMSTEC Chairmanship; and
• Convened, whenever necessary, as special session of the Senior Officials’ Meeting to be chaired by the Member State holding the BIMSTEC Chairmanship, at a venue to be agreed upon by BIMSTEC Member States

The Senior Officials’ Meeting shall report to the BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting.