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DrRajpalSingh
May 26th, 2014, 05:43 PM
Regional organisations of countries in the world of today play a vital role and same is true with the idea of formation of SAARC with its headquarters at Kathmandu. Mr. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister designate of India has taken a bold initiative to invite the heads of the governments of the countries SAARC to participate in his oath taking ceremony. This is good gesture of India, the biggest country in this organisation to start good neighbourly gesture. What would be the impact of this move and how other countries would reciprocate to generate cordiality in mutual and accumulative relations in their respective attempts ub the coming days is to be seen and understood with the passage of time.

The purpose of the thread is to study the history of SAARC and put before readers the ups and downs faced by this organisation with throwing light on the future perspective in the context of single super power era in the international politics.

The views, candid opinions, and reference material on the topic may be shared here in under so that researcher could be extended helping hand to study the gamut of the most thickly populated region of Asia and the world as such.

DrRajpalSingh
May 27th, 2014, 07:22 AM
Kindly read a Report given below published in the Tribune dated 27th May, 2014 on the participation of SAARC heads in Modi government oath taking ceremony.

SAARC bonhomie visible at ceremony
Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi, May 26
Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif and other SAARC leaders were the most important guests at the swearing-in ceremony of the Narendra Modi government at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Most of the leaders reached Delhi in the forenoon accompanied by their respective delegations. Sharif was the first to arrive for the oath-taking ceremony. He was accompanied by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit.
Other SAARC leaders, who attended the ceremony, were Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, Nepal PM Sushil Koirala and Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam was also present. As Modi took the oaths of office and secrecy, the visiting leaders clapped. After the swearing-in ceremony, President Pranab Mukherjee and Modi shook hands with each foreign leader and exchanged pleasantries. They also posed for a group photograph.
Later, the leaders attended a banquet hosted in their honour by the President.
Modi is scheduled to hold talks with all foreign leaders tomorrow. Apart from his talks with Sharif, his meeting with the Sri Lankan leader is also being considered significant in diplomatic circles.
Rajapaksa hoped relations between the two countries would be consolidated under Modi’s leadership.

DrRajpalSingh
May 27th, 2014, 07:22 AM
Kindly read a Report given below published in the Tribune dated 27th May, 2014 on the participation of SAARC heads in Modi government oath taking ceremony.

SAARC bonhomie visible at ceremony
Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi, May 26
Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif and other SAARC leaders were the most important guests at the swearing-in ceremony of the Narendra Modi government at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Most of the leaders reached Delhi in the forenoon accompanied by their respective delegations. Sharif was the first to arrive for the oath-taking ceremony. He was accompanied by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit.
Other SAARC leaders, who attended the ceremony, were Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, Nepal PM Sushil Koirala and Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam was also present. As Modi took the oaths of office and secrecy, the visiting leaders clapped. After the swearing-in ceremony, President Pranab Mukherjee and Modi shook hands with each foreign leader and exchanged pleasantries. They also posed for a group photograph.
Later, the leaders attended a banquet hosted in their honour by the President.
Modi is scheduled to hold talks with all foreign leaders tomorrow. Apart from his talks with Sharif, his meeting with the Sri Lankan leader is also being considered significant in diplomatic circles.
Rajapaksa hoped relations between the two countries would be consolidated under Modi’s leadership.

DrRajpalSingh
May 27th, 2014, 06:40 PM
On this day [27th May] Newly appointed Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had bilateral issues discussed with the representatives of the SAARC and gave the message that India wants to usher in an era of peace and prosperity in the region. For example what transpired between him and the Prime Minister of Pakistan read a report from the HT

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/live-pm-narendra-modi-nawaz-sharif-hold-landmark-talks/article1-1223297.aspx

Prikshit
May 28th, 2014, 11:23 AM
On this day [27th May] Newly appointed Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had bilateral issues discussed with the representatives of the SAARC and gave the message that India wants to usher in an era of peace and prosperity in the region. For example what transpired between him and the Prime Minister of Pakistan read a report from the HT

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/live-pm-narendra-modi-nawaz-sharif-hold-landmark-talks/article1-1223297.aspx
A good move from Nation's security, also it will boost trade between the SAARC countries. Moreover India's stature will improve with such positve moves and gestures.

DrRajpalSingh
May 28th, 2014, 06:41 PM
The visit of SAARC leaders at the swearing in ceremony of the new government has opened new vistas for joining discussions on various issues of bilateral interests and at length of regional concern. Let us wait and watch the progress in future months and years .

DrRajpalSingh
September 24th, 2014, 08:22 PM
The new government led by Modi has taken long strides to re-activate India's relations with many a country like China, Japan, Russia, USA, UK, Australia, Bangladesh and so on. Now it is the turn of the remaining neighbouring SAARC nations to be taken into orbit of not only normalisation of bilateral relations but also to further cement ties among them. India can play a positive role in strengthening the SAARC identity as a positive growth centre of peace and harmony with the aim of development of the basic needs meant for mankind in congenial atmosphere among the member countries.

DrRajpalSingh
November 28th, 2014, 07:46 PM
Read latest developments as reported in the Tribune on SAARC meeting at Kathmandu where Indian Prime Minister, Narender Modi represented the country.


SAARC agrees to trade in electricity
Modi-Sharif handshake salvages summit
KV PRASAD IN KATHMANDUNovember 27
After two days of despondency, clouds of uncertainty hovering over the 18th Summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) lifted today with the eight-member grouping inking a framework agreement facilitating trade in electricity in the region.
The Retreat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif shook hands, brought about a change that salvaged the summit from being turned into a flop show.
The member countries signed a SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation Electricity, which will enable member-states with surplus power to sell to another member facing deficit. The agreement signalled an achievement for SAARC nations.
Till yesterday, Pakistan put on hold the possibility of any movement on any of the three pacts – allowing easier transit for motor vehicles, creating regional railway network and energy – as milestones in promoting connectivity and trade among member-states.

For further details log : http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141128/main1.htm

DrRajpalSingh
November 28th, 2014, 07:46 PM
Read latest developments as reported in the Tribune on SAARC meeting at Kathmandu where Indian Prime Minister, Narender Modi represented the country.


SAARC agrees to trade in electricity
Modi-Sharif handshake salvages summit
KV PRASAD IN KATHMANDUNovember 27
After two days of despondency, clouds of uncertainty hovering over the 18th Summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) lifted today with the eight-member grouping inking a framework agreement facilitating trade in electricity in the region.
The Retreat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif shook hands, brought about a change that salvaged the summit from being turned into a flop show.
The member countries signed a SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation Electricity, which will enable member-states with surplus power to sell to another member facing deficit. The agreement signalled an achievement for SAARC nations.
Till yesterday, Pakistan put on hold the possibility of any movement on any of the three pacts – allowing easier transit for motor vehicles, creating regional railway network and energy – as milestones in promoting connectivity and trade among member-states.

For further details log : http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141128/main1.htm

DrRajpalSingh
November 28th, 2014, 07:48 PM
For a critical appraisal of the outcome of the SAARC meeting read a thought provoking editorial in the Tribune :

Lost opportunities
(http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141128/edit.htm#1)At least some progress at SAARC summit
THE leaders of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka met and an energy-sharing deal was signed at the Kathmandu SAARC summit, but the meeting will be remembered more for what could have been accomplished, rather than for what was. When the mere shaking of hands of leaders becomes news, not much is expected of them in terms of cooperation.

DrRajpalSingh
November 29th, 2014, 09:08 AM
Seeking to undo the perception of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) that differences among its member-states drag its progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised India’s willingness to take a lead in increasing connectivity and trade among the countries of the region.
Yet, the optimism Prime Minister Modi sought to generate at the 18th Summit and his first here for the eight-country grouping by announcing a slew of measures was overtaken by attempts by Pakistan to block singing of pacts — railways and motor vehicles — to increase connectivity through the region.
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As reported, Pakistan said its “internal process” was not complete on it, a move that led to disappointment. A window of opportunity remains open on a third pact of trade in energy during informal ‘Retreat’ tomorrow.
Articulating his SAARC vision, the Prime Minister said: “Ours is a region of thriving democracy; of rich inheritance; the unmatched strength of the youth; and a strong thirst for change and progress”, juxtaposing with the slow pace of collective moves to go forward observing: “Yet, when we speak of SAARC, we usually hear two reactions – cynicism and scepticism. This, sadly, is in a region throbbing with the optimism of our youth”.
At a time when other regions were working on arrangements to promote trade and integration, SAARC, he said, today accounted for less than 5 per cent of the regional’s global trade and less than 10 per cent of the region’s internal trade under SAARC Free Trade Area.
The Prime Minister said it was still harder to travel within the region than to Bangkok or Singapore or more expensive to speak to each other. “How much have we done in SAARC to turn our natural wealth into shared prosperity; or, our borders into bridgeheads to a shared future?”
Stating that each member country would have to take own initiatives, he said SAARC had failed to move with the speed with which the people expect. Countering the argument that development gap could be the reason, he said that should actually “spur us to do more”.

For full details :http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141127/main1.htm

DrRajpalSingh
November 29th, 2014, 09:09 AM
PM Modi at 18th SAARC Summit

Seeking to undo the perception of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) that differences among its member-states drag its progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised India’s willingness to take a lead in increasing connectivity and trade among the countries of the region.
Yet, the optimism Prime Minister Modi sought to generate at the 18th Summit and his first here for the eight-country grouping by announcing a slew of measures was overtaken by attempts by Pakistan to block singing of pacts — railways and motor vehicles — to increase connectivity through the region.

As reported, Pakistan said its “internal process” was not complete on it, a move that led to disappointment. A window of opportunity remains open on a third pact of trade in energy during informal ‘Retreat’ tomorrow.
Articulating his SAARC vision, the Prime Minister said: “Ours is a region of thriving democracy; of rich inheritance; the unmatched strength of the youth; and a strong thirst for change and progress”, juxtaposing with the slow pace of collective moves to go forward observing: “Yet, when we speak of SAARC, we usually hear two reactions – cynicism and scepticism. This, sadly, is in a region throbbing with the optimism of our youth”.
At a time when other regions were working on arrangements to promote trade and integration, SAARC, he said, today accounted for less than 5 per cent of the regional’s global trade and less than 10 per cent of the region’s internal trade under SAARC Free Trade Area.
The Prime Minister said it was still harder to travel within the region than to Bangkok or Singapore or more expensive to speak to each other. “How much have we done in SAARC to turn our natural wealth into shared prosperity; or, our borders into bridgeheads to a shared future?”
Stating that each member country would have to take own initiatives, he said SAARC had failed to move with the speed with which the people expect. Countering the argument that development gap could be the reason, he said that should actually “spur us to do more”.

For full details :http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141127/main1.htm