Haha Good idea, but I do not understand how Bhutan and Nepal are parts of BIMSTEC. I know they are dependent on Bay of Bengal and as per the definition they should be there, but come on, they have no sea shores. Its just a plain way to make an association keeping Pakistan out.
Instead of removing Pakistan, we should think about our participation.
2020 SAFF Cup Host is Pakistan. Govt. of India might not send India squad there. Owners of AIFF, Reliance Group, are also not that keen on any competition or friendlies for National team. This Current SAFF tournament has been delayed for so many months due to ISL. Everytime who will listen to request? Next time it might be 6 team tournament.
I read a report Pakistan army is making serious efforts to normalize the relation. They wrote a direct letter even. India rejected 2019 elections. After elections it might be reality. Also Imran is keen on that.
For invitation, we had Nehru Cup and nowadays Intercontinental Cup (whatever its name in rainy Mumbai). As per AFC, we are in SAFF where members are India Pakistan Bangladesh Maldives Nepal Bhutan Sri Lanka. Any unofficial affiliations like SWAFF are not giving any tournaments !!!
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BIMSTEC is initially named BIST EC ( Bangladesh India Srilanka & Thailand Economic Corp.). Later on Myanmar joined and group is renamed to BIMSTEC..
They are calling it as Bay of Bengal as Nepal & Bhutan joined...