SAARC foreign ministers meet virtually and reiterate commitment to regionalism

India and Pakistan’s animosity has held the regional grouping hostage and although both expressed their commitment to a connected and effective grouping, uncertainty over the 19th summit remains.

Amid uncertainty over its future direction, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation member states have once again renewed their commitment to expediting the stalled regional process, a familiar refrain in subcontinental affairs. And they failed to reach any understanding when and how it can be reinvigorated and when the next summit will be held.