Context
Diplomats say the meeting is critical as it will require consensus among members
What has happened?
Indian and Pakistani officials will meet to finalise the budget and agenda of the SAARC during the February 1-2 meeting in Kathmandu.
- Significance:
- The meeting will mark the beginning of the annual calendar of events of the organisation which failed to meet in Islamabad for a summit and is in focus as it is the first time high officials of member-countries will meet since the cancellation of the summit
- The meeting in Kathmandu will be critical as it will require consensus among members for finalizing budget of the organisation
