Peace in South Asia essential for progress, says Sushma Swaraj at UNGA
News Nation Bureau 29 September 2018, 12:17 PM
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj emphasised that an environment of peace and security in South Asia is essential for cooperation and economic development, but Pakistan accused India of obstructing the region’s progress and prosperity. Swaraj’s statement on Thursday came at a meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.
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