Category : SAARC
Elimination of terror precondition for SAARC: Jaishankar
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New York, Sep 27 The elimination of terrorism in all its forms is a precondition not only for fruitful cooperation among South Asian neighbours but...
India clears amendment to currency swap framework for SAARC countries
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New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for amendment to the “Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC...
Pakistan to invite Modi for Saarc Summit
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Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited to Pakistan for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) summit, a senior Foreign...
‘SAARC nations can together achieve Sustainable Development Goals’
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Colombo, Oct 5 Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday called for a collective front in the South East Asian region, saying it is imperative...
Saarc meeting begins in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu, Feb 2 The 53rd meeting of Saarc Programming Committee began here on Wednesday and could mark revival of the regional bloc following postponement of the 19th...
Pakistan announces cancellation of Saarc Summit
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Islamabad, Oct 01 Pakistan on Friday formally announced that the 19th Saarc Summit which was to be held in Islamabad in November this year has...
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan join India in boycotting Islamabad Saarc Summit
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New Delhi, Sep 28 Following the diplomatic blitzkrieg launched by New Delhi, Pakistan is virtually getting isolated in the region with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan...
Don’t glorify terror: Rajnath at Saarc meet
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Islamabad, Aug 4 Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for tough action against terrorism and countries supporting it, saying terrorists should not be glorified...
No bilateral meeting during Rajnath’s Pakistan visit
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New Delhi, July 30 There will be no bilateral meeting during Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Pakistan next month to attend the Saarc...
India to issue business card for Saarc businessmen
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Kathmandu, July 28 (IANS) The government of India has started issuing an India business card for Saarc businessmen, the Indian embassy in Kathmandu has said. This...
Sushma Swaraj leaves for Saarc meeting in Nepal
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New Delhi, March 16 India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday left for Saarc foreign ministerial level meeting scheduled for Thursday in Nepal’s Pokhara...
‘India engaging with Saarc nations for northeast’s development’
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New Delhi, Oct 17 As part of the Centre’s Look East policy, India is engaging with Bangladesh and other Saarc nations to bring about development...
SAARC should focus on sustainable tourism development : Sri Lanka envoy
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New Delhi, May 1 The Sri Lankan envoy to India on Friday suggested that SAARC countries should look for sustainable tourism development by identifying world...
Saarc nations bat for traditional medicine
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New Delhi, April 8 Saarc nations on Wednesday recognised the need for a comprehensive response to non-communicable diseases, acknowledging the importance of traditional medicines in...
Jaishankar lands in Thimphu on SAARC mission
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Thimphu, March 1 Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar landed in Bhutan’s capital Sunday on the first leg of his visit to four SAARC countries. Jaishankar...
Indian Foreign Secretary Jaishankar begins SAARC yatra Sunday with Bhutan
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New Delhi, Feb 28 Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar begins his ‘yatra’ of four SAARC countries from Sunday, with Bhutan as the first stop, in...
Modi calls up Sharif, leaders of cricket-playing SAARC nations
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New Delhi, Feb 13 In a display of “cricket diplomacy”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif as well as...