Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks past SAARC member state flags during the last SAARC leaders’ summit, Nov. 27, 2014. Credit: Indian Ministry of External Affairs In the aftermath of ...

South Asia, home to over a quarter of the world's population, remains one of the least integrated regions globally in terms ...

However, Bimstec has largely replicated Saarc's structural weaknesses, particularly in its failure to foster economic integration. The Bimstec Free Trade Agreement, proposed in 2004, remains ...

Speaking during his visit to SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu today (Tuesday) the Prime Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance to SAARC and remains committed to the principles and objectives ...

The Sunday Times says several foreign journalists covering the SAARC summit were disappointed with the media pack. You claimed that “the media pack did not contain any information about either the ...

In the 25 years of its existence, this Bay of Bengal grouping hasn't achieved much. That could change, with India viewing it as a vehicle for its strategic interests.

New Delhi: Bangladesh has sought India's backing to revive the South Asian Regional (SAARC) grouping. The regional grouping comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives ...

Jaiswal also confirmed that India and Bangladesh discussed SAARC when EAM Jaishankar met Touhid Hossain. The MEA spokesperson added that SAARC was brought up by the Bangladesh side as he took a ...