Suresh Prabhu, Union Railways Minister
South Asian countries need to work together in the area of climate change, Suresh Prabhu, Union Railways Minister has said.
South Asian countries need to work together in the area of climate change, said Suresh Prabhu, Railways Minister.
All countries in the South Asian region are facing common challenge of climate change and hence need to work together in this area, Prabhu said at the first edition of South Asia Economic Conclave here on Monday.
Water management There is also need for countries in South Asia to come together and work closely in the area of water management, he added.
The South Asia Economic Conclave is being organised by Indian Commerce Ministry and Confederation of Indian Industry. Prabhu highlighted that potential of growth in South Asia is higher than rest of Asia. South Asia is today the fastest growing region in the world with average growth expected to be about 7 per cent in 2016.
Srivats@thehindu.co.in
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Published on September 28, 2015
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