Unless all the stakeholders in the countries of the region strike a consensus, forge a strategy and action plan in a sequenced and structured way the likelihood of an enlarged South Asian market becoming fully effective will remain low.
•  Leaders of SAARC Region have, after a long hiatus and slow start, agreed to weave together the South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) in 2006. The practical implementation of SAFTA is therefore a priority for all the member countries. Careful planning and sequencing will be required along with strong political will to move in this direction.