India has come to occupy the chair at an important moment in our region's history. Our region has been transformed in the last half century. Yet, we face the challenge of being home to the largest concentration of poor and illiterate people. We must win decisively the war against poverty, ignorance and disease. I cannot agree more that the touchstone of our efforts to reinvigorate SAARC must be the difference our efforts make to the lives of the poorest of the poor and the weakest of the weak. This is our highest mandate.
To win this war, we must work together. We must resolve our differences, and we must enhance regional cooperation. We must also win the war against all forms of extremism and intolerance in our region.
Our people have immense creative potential. If we invest in their capabilities and create an environment in which these capabilities bear fruit, South Asia will march forward in confidence and in peace. It should be our endeavour to work together to make that future happen.
In the discussions we have had, I can say with all sincerity that I did feel a new sense of purpose and determination among the leaders of SAARC. We stand at the crossroads of historic change and opportunity. I believe that this Summit has given us the hope that we can live in peace and amity and the confidence that we can make SAARC work. I pledge to work sincerely under the able guidance and cooperation of the leaders of South Asia to make the year ahead a turning point in the history of SAARC. I believe that a new dawn is breaking out over South Asia and that we are all set to fulfill the promise and vision of SAARC.
With these words I thank you all, once again, for your leadership, for your support and for your friendship.”
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