India calls for collective response to terrorism at SAARC

Kathmandu, Nov 25 (IANS) India Tuesday said that terrorism is the biggest challenge the South Asian region faces and called for collective response to it. India also reiterated its "sincere and abiding commitment" towards regional peace, prosperity and development in South Asia. India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in her opening statement at the SAARC Council of Ministers Meeting here also said that the Narendra Modi government is committed to the vision of "Sabka saath, Sabka vikas" - or together with all, development for all - which is also its vision for SAARC. The two-day South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit kicks off here Wednesday. It is being attended by all the heads of government, including Modi.