The 18th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal, with an outcome far below expectations. On top of the agenda were three connectivity agreements on road, rail and energy, to be endorsed by the eight SAARC leaders. Only one of these – on energy – has been signed. The remaining two will be discussed again in three months, as Pakistan has not completed its to endorse them. Even when Pakistan gets ready for these connectivity agreements, they can only be signed after six months when the SAARC foreign ministers meet again. Overall, there have been no major breakthroughs at the summit and no significant move on fighting…
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