Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali informed Bangladesh journalists at around 6.30pm that they would reconvene after the official dinner, marking a unique occurrence in SAARC foreign ministers-level meetings where the meeting was adjourned after completing all agendas. He mentioned efforts to finalize the energy cooperation deal, while ruling out the possibility of signing two other deals related to road and railway connectivity during the summit. It was widely understood in Kathmandu that Pakistan was not willing to sign those deals. Although signing the agreements does not guarantee their implementation, it would demonstrate a shared commitment to connectivity, in line with the summit's theme of 'Deeper Integration for Peace and Prosperity'. The foreign ministers will set the agenda for the upcoming 18th summit, where the leaders of the eight member states will gather under tight security measures. The movement of accredited journalists has also been restricted. The summit holds significance as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to all SAARC heads of states to his swearing-in ceremony signaled a renewed effort to collaborate with neighboring countries. The relations between India and Pakistan are seen as crucial for the smooth functioning of the regional grouping. Bangladesh emphasized the timely implementation of regional projects during the foreign ministers-level meeting, where decisions were made to enhance the effectiveness of the regional grouping. Various topics including trade, economy, communications, energy, poverty reduction, climate change, and combating terrorism were discussed, with initiatives launched to address these issues. The meeting called for the timely organization of the summit and urged member states to submit their requests and offers under the SAFTA sensitive list reduction. Bangladesh proposed investments in tourism and urged the SAARC Development Fund Secretariat to undertake innovative projects in energy and communications. Additionally, plans were made to publish a biennial SAARC Development Report and enhance the functionality of the SAARC food bank. Various projects of the SAARC Agriculture Centre were reviewed, with decisions taken to transfer completed projects to the Center. The South Asian University in New Delhi was designated as a 'Centre of Excellence', with Bangladesh advocating for increased participation of its students and teachers. The South Asian Women Development Forum was recognized as a SAARC body, and the moratorium on new SAARC observers will continue.