Secretary General of SAARC H.E. Md. Golam Sarwar awarded certificates to four Interns Ms. Ritika Lama, Ms. Aeshwari Jha, Mr. Sakshyat Dev Rajbhandari and Mr. Abhishek Ghimire on completion of their internship programme at SAARC Secretariat. During their internship, each of them accomplished short term study under the guidance of concerned Director in different areas of SAARC priorities that include poverty alleviation, energy, environment and trade.

The SAARC Internship Programme (SIP), initiated in 2004, aims to promote awareness about SAARC among students and young researchers in the region.The Programme also aims at encouraging and facilitating research and studies in the areas of interest for the Association.

The Programme is open to under-graduate, graduate and postgraduate students from South Asia and applications are accepted twice a year -- summer and winter sessions.

Secretary General of SAARC H.E. Md. Golam Sarwar warmly received at his office today the Ambassador of Japan to Nepal H.E. Mr. Toru Maeda. During the meeting, views were exchanged on various matters of mutual interest including Japan's development support in SAARC region, state of regional cooperation in South Asia, SAARC-Japan partnership and the ongoing youth exchange programme entitled JENESYS, which is being implemented through the SAARC Secretariat under SAARC-Japan Special Fund.

Kathmandu, 26 January 2025 – The SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu marked its Staff Day on Saturday, 25 January 2025, celebrating the significant occasion of its establishment on 16 January 1987.

The event was held at the Godavari Village Resort in Lalitpur, where the Secretariat organized a memorable picnic for its staff members and their families. Over 120 attendees, including the Secretary General, Directors, staff, and their loved ones, participated in the festivities.

His Excellency Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar, Secretary-General of SAARC, and his spouse, Madame Taslima Sarwar, graced the occasion as Chief Guests. During the event, Ambassador Sarwar honored Mr. Pamir Parshahri (GSS I), Mr. Dilli Ram Sharma (GSS-II), Mr. Madhav P. Nepal (GSS-IV), Mr. Baikuntha Khatiwada (GSS-V) and Mr. Niken Deula (GSS-VII) with awards and certificates in recognition of their exceptional contributions throughout 2024.

The Staff Day picnic featured a variety of outdoor games, including a lively cricket match, where Directors, staff, and their families competed for prizes.

At the end of the program, Ambassador Sarwar and Madam Sarwar distributed gifts to the winners of the various games, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and teamwork that defines the South Asian fraternity.

The event was a successful blend of recognition, relaxation and entertainment, fostering a strong sense of community among the SAARC Secretariat staff and their families.

26 January 2025

Secretary General of SAARC His Excellency Md. Golam Sarwar had a courtesy meeting with the Foreign Secretary of Nepal His Excellency Amrit Bahadur Rai at the latter's office today. The Secretary General congratulated the Foreign Secretary on assuming the important responsibility and welcomed him to SAARC fraternity as the Chair of SAARC Standing Committee.
The Secretary General briefed the Foreign Secretary on the recent developments within SAARC and upcoming activities. The two dignitaries emphasized SAARC as the most important regional platform for the development in South Asia and stressed on revitalisation of SAARC mechanisms at the higher level.