Bangladesh emphasized the need to convene a Foreign Secretary-level meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to reinvigorate the regional forum’s functional activities.
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md. According to a press release, Jashim Uddin proposed when SAARC Secretary General Ambassador Golam Sarwar met him at the foreign ministry.
During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to proactively revitalizing the SAARC.
He assured the Bangladeshi Secretary-General that Bangladesh is ready to collaborate closely with other member states to advance the SAARC process.
Jashim Uddin highlighted the upcoming ‘Youth Festival,’ scheduled to take place in Dhaka in January 2025. The festival aims to foster meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange among the region’s youth.
He also pledged Bangladesh’s support to the SAARC Secretariat in fulfilling its mandate and strengthening regional cooperation.
The Secretary-General updated the Foreign Secretary on SAARC’s ongoing activities, including plans to convene the next session of the Programming Committee in the first quarter of 2025, the initiatives of regional centers, and preparations for celebrating the 40th anniversary of SAARC Charter Day.
Cox’s Bazar Life Desk/BSS
