Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Muizzu pushes for SAARC revival amid India-Pakistan tensions
The Maldives President wants to bring back SAARC, a group of South Asian countries that hasn't met in a long time.
He wants to help solve problems between the countries so they can work together again.
India says it wants to work with other countries but points out that Pakistan's support for terrorism has been a big problem.
The last big meeting of SAARC was in 2014, and a planned meeting in 2016 was canceled because of a terror attack.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu calls for the revival of SAARC, offering to mediate.
SAARC has been inactive for about nine years, with the last summit in 2014.
India supports regional cooperation but blames Pakistan for hindering progress due to terrorism.
The 2016 SAARC summit in Islamabad was canceled after India and others boycotted it following the Uri terror attack.
Muizzu emphasizes the importance of addressing differences through consultation and prioritizing regional peace.
- Who
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, India's Ministry of External Affairs
- What
- Call for SAARC revival and India's response
- When
- 26 July (Independence Day ceremony), 2016 summit cancellation
- Where
- Maldives, South Asia
- Why
- To revive regional cooperation and address terrorism concerns
Maldives' Perspective
India's Perspective
SAARC Revival
Maldives' Perspective
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu supports the revival of SAARC, offering to mediate and prioritize regional peace and development.
India's Perspective
India supports regional cooperation but highlights Pakistan's role in hindering SAARC progress due to terrorism concerns.
- Last SAARC Summit
- 2014 in Kathmandu
- Cancelled Summit
- 2016 in Islamabad
- Reason for Cancellation
- Boycott by India and others after Uri terror attack
- SAARC Members
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Maldives' Role
- Founding member and mediator