BIMSTEC’s own structure may also prove a hindrance to equitable trade between its members. Of the seven members, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka are developing countries, while Burma, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan are considered less-developed countries. Thus, it would be more beneficial, for instance, for Thailand to trade with India or even Malaysia (also an ASEAN member), rather than with Bangladesh or Bhutan. Moreover, at a time when bilateral FTAs have become the order of the day, the political will of particular governments becomes suspect. Currently, India is clearly more eager to finalize an FTA with Thailand than push for the BIMSTEC agreements.