The government has lawfully nominated Tenzin Lekphel as BIMSTEC secretary general in the best interests of the country, according to Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering.

Lyonchhen said that given the roles and responsibilities of the BIMSTEC secretary general that included promoting business and commerce in the region and maintaining good relations among member countries, Tenzin Lekphel, was the ideal candidate for the post.

According to the Memorandum of Association (MoA) on the establishment of the permanent secretariat, the secretary general of the organisation shall be nominated by a member country on the principle of alphabetical rotation.