Regional cooperation is adversely affected due to cross border terrorism: MEA on SAARC

India on Thursday said it enjoys excellent relationship with all the SAARC countries except one and regional cooperation is adversely affected when a country supports cross border terrorism -- an obvious reference to Pakistan.

India's assertion comes days after a top Nepalese government source underlined the importance of dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve their differences that could also lead to the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali had also said his country is "ready and eager" to handover the Chairmanship of the SAARC grouping to Pakistan.

Asked about the remarks, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "On numerous occasions, we have made our position clear on the SAARC process. India enjoys excellent relationship with all the SAARC countries except one."