The appointment of a new Secretary-General was vital for steering regional policy during a year defined by:
The year 2017 was a pivotal one for South Asia. While the region grappled with diplomatic gridlock and internal strife, a quiet but powerful ceremony in the shadow of the Himalayas reminded the world of a different path: the road to peace. saarc ambassador of peace 2017 nepal
Choosing Nepal as the host and focal point for the 2017 peace ambassadors was symbolic. As a nation wedged between two Asian giants (India and China) and recovering from a decade-long civil war (1996–2006), Nepal understands the high cost of conflict. The appointment of a new Secretary-General was vital
Secretary-General Amjad Hussain B. Sial emphasized that SAARC is a "people-centric organization," focused on promoting the welfare of the people of South Asia. Throughout 2017, he engaged in activities designed to increase contact between member nations, such as the SAARC Friendly Badminton Competition, held in August 2017 in Kathmandu, which brought together players from the SAARC Secretariat, the Nepali Foreign Ministry, and various embassies. 2. People-to-People Cultural Exchange As a nation wedged between two Asian giants
