18th SAARC summit

The 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit was a significant diplomatic meeting held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from November 26 to 27, 2014. Convened under the theme Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity, the summit brought together heads of state and government from member countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Key issues discussed included regional security, economic cooperation, and climate change, with a focus on enhancing intra-regional trade and connectivity. The summit culminated in the adoption of the Kathmandu Declaration, which emphasized collaborative actions for sustainable development and regional integration, although it also faced challenges related to bilateral tensions among member states.