S Asian foreign secys meet today

Diplomatic Correspondent
The foreign secretaries from eight South Asian countries meet today in Bhutanese capital Thimphu for two days to review and finalise a report regarding various initiatives taken for greater connectivity, economic integration, and cooperation in security. Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mijarul Quayes, who is already in Thimphu, will lead Bangladesh delegation at the 38th meeting of Saarc Standing Committee that is comprised of the foreign secretaries of the member states. The standing committee will finalise a report that will be considered at the meeting of Council of Ministers, which is constituted of foreign ministers of Saarc nations.