Besides Maldives, the possibilities of bringing in Thailand, China, Malaysia and countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and others should be explored. 2  BIS Review 31/2003  The expanded membership will help in better utilization of this important mechanism for the benefit of all the members. It is in this context that we have invited Thailand to attend this meeting.
I extend a warm welcome to the representatives from the Bank of Thailand. After this meeting, they will be visiting our office in Mumbai to study in detail the working of the ACU mechanism and its utility for the member countries. I earnestly hope that they will be convinced about the benefits of membership of the ACU.