Dhaka, July 6 -- Speakers at a seminar on Monday called for revitalising the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) through practical cooperation, institutional reforms, and renewed political commitment, saying a stronger SAARC Development Fund (SDF) could become a key driver of regional economic growth and development.

Speaking at a seminar on "Revitalising SAARC" organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid said South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions in the world despite its vast human, economic, cultural and strategic potential.

"The founding vision of SAARC remains as relevant today as ever. In fact, it has becom...