The day-long conference is aimed at promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan and strengthening regional economic cooperation and connectivity. <br /> <br />The conference is being attended by representatives and high ranking delegations including foreign ministers from 14 participating states, 17 supporting countries and 12 international and regional organizations. <br /> <br />Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is also attending the conference. <br /> <br />The conference is expected to adopt a forward-looking Islamabad Declaration titled – ‘Enhanced Cooperation for Countering Security Threats and Promoting Connectivity in the Heart of Asia Region.’ <br /> <br />The Declaration would underline commitments from the Heart of Asia countries and partners for sustained efforts towards promoting peace and security, economic development and connectivity in the regio
