Kathmandu – South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretary-General Mohammad Golam Sarwar held a farewell meeting with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting focused on the importance of SAARC in promoting regional cooperation among South Asian countries and the need to further strengthen collaboration among member states. Both sides discussed ways to enhance regional engagement and address shared challenges through collective efforts.
During the discussion, the importance of increasing regional cooperation in areas such as climate change and disaster response was emphasised. The meeting highlighted the need for South Asian countries to work together to address the effects of climate change and improve their ability to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies.
Foreign Minister Khanal expressed his appreciation for Secretary-General Sarwar’s contributions to SAARC’s institutional development and the promotion of regional cooperation during his tenure. He thanked Sarwar for his efforts to advance the organisation’s work and strengthen collaboration among South Asian countries.
The discussion also underscored the importance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation to address common regional concerns. Climate change and disaster management remain areas where coordinated efforts can help countries share knowledge, strengthen preparedness and improve responses to cross-border challenges.
The farewell meeting provided an opportunity to acknowledge Sarwar’s role in SAARC and discuss the organisation’s significance in fostering cooperation across South Asia. It also reaffirmed the importance of continued regional collaboration, particularly in addressing shared challenges such as climate change and disaster response.
