There is real potential for greater cooperation with China if South Asia gets serious on its integration process but unless the nation members of SAARC step up their efforts to strengthen their regional unity, it does not make sense to talk about a stronger engagement of China with South Asia as a regional bloc.

What we need is a political agenda for a new South Asia. Let allow regional integration bridge the gaps among nations for a common prosperity and well being of all citizens of South Asia. Can Modi show his vigor and determination in adding a new dimension to the process of regional integration?