The Foundation believes that sharing of such ingenious and creative expressions in both formal and informal settings and discussing common problems, responses, predilections, exchanges of personal viewpoints about the complexities in the SAARC region and contradictions of the world as perceived from a creative person's vision adds sensitivity to the perceptions and awareness. This is what makes such literary events relevant and meaningful.

The Foundation believes that sharing of such ingenious and creative expressions in both formal and informal settings and discussing common problems, responses, predilections, exchanges of personal viewpoints about the complexities in the SAARC region and contradictions of the world as perceived from a creative person's vision adds sensitivity to the perceptions and awareness. This is what makes such literary events relevant and meaningful.

The Themes of the Conference were :

•  Sharing Civilizational Heritage : Cultural Connectivity in the SAARC Region

•  Role of Literature in Unlearning Hatred

•  Plurality and Survival – Understanding the Otherness of Others

•  The Voice of Literature in the Strife-Torn World of Shrinking Freedom

•  Dreams and Responsibilities : Role of Writers and Intellectuals in Forging Friendships for Peace

Among the luminaries who participated in the Conference, the following need special mention :

H. E. Mr. K.R. Narayanan , former President of India.

Mr. V.P. Singh , former Prime Minister

Mr. Jaipal Reddy, Minister for I & P and Culture

Mr. Shyam Saran , Foreign Secretary, GOI

Mr. Lalit Mansingh , former Foreign Secretary, GOI

Dr. Abid Hussain , eminet diplomat and intellectual

Prof. Mushirul Hasan , Vice Chancellor, Jamia Milia Islamia University

Ms. Neena Ranjan , Secretary, Culture

H.E. Mr. Jon Westborg , Ambassador of Norway

H.E. Mr. Abdal Haleem, Ambassador of Sudan

H.E. Mr. Masood Khalili , Ambassador of Afghanistan

H.E. Mr. Aziz Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan

Prof. Tawfik , Director UNESCO