ICYMI: SAARC Governing Board Meeting Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Fifteenth Meeting of the Governing Board of the SAARC Cultural Centre convened at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 19 to 20 August 2025. The meeting was attended by officials from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Republic of Nepal, and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Officials from the Republic of India, the Republic of Maldives, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan attended virtually.
Planned Railway Lines Connecting Bhutan and India to Strengthen Regional Connectivity
India will construct two new railway lines to link India and Bhutan. One railway link will connect Banarhat in West Bengal, India, to Samtse, Bhutan, and another will connect Kokrajhar in Assam, India, to Gelephu, Bhutan. The projects will strengthen transport connectivity and economic integration in the region.
Bangladesh and Maldives Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Key Sectors
The Governments of Bangladesh and Maldives have committed to further strengthen their longstanding friendship and deepen cooperation across key sectors, such as trade and healthcare. They reaffirmed their commitment during the presentation of the Letter of Credence of Dr. Md Nazmul Islam, Bangladesh’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Maldives, to Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Exporters from India and Sri Lanka Sign MoU to Deepen Cooperation and Promote Trade Growth
The Federation of Indian Export Organizations and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka have signed an MoU virtually, which establishes a framework for creating stronger networking opportunities for exporters, promoting joint participation in trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meetings, and facilitating the exchange of trade delegations and market intelligence.
Nepal, Sri Lanka Private Sector Representatives Agree to Boost Business Cooperation
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Sri Lanka National Chamber of Exporters have signed an agreement to strengthen direct cooperation between entrepreneurs of both countries through regular exchange of business delegations. The memorandum seeks to expand bilateral trade and investment, identify new industrial opportunities, and promote joint ventures, while facilitating easier business interactions through meetings, trade fairs, and forums.
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