{{Infobox organization |name = Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature |bgcolor = <!-- header background color --> |fgcolor = <!-- header text color --> |image = File:Ajit Cour 01.jpg
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The '''Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature''' ('''FOSWAL''') is the only SAARC apex body in the SAARC region, working under the SAARC banner, projecting, nurturing and strengthening cultural connectivity through literary and cultural interactions among the SAARC countries, for peace and tranquility in the region, through people-to-people contacts and dialogue.<ref name="foundationsaarcwriters">{{cite web|url=http://foundationsaarcwriters.in/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402091419/http://foundationsaarcwriters.in/ |archive-date=2015-04-02 |url-status=dead|title=Index of /|accessdate=2016-07-28}}</ref> ==History==
FOSWAL launched its vision of cultural bonding among the neighboring SAARC countries in 1987, and emerged as the first and the only non government organization working in the specific area of culture, for creating cultural connectivity through a think tank of intellectuals and writers, creative fraternity and peace activities, who have common sensitivities and common concerns for the socio-cultural-political-economic-tribal-gender issues of the region.<ref name="foundationsaarcwriters"/>
FOSWAL organises variety of art, literature and culture related festivals ensuring participations of eminent writers and scholars from across South Asian region.<ref name="thedailystar">{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/litterateurs-connoisseurs-gather-to-melt-borders-13384|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228110127/http://www.thedailystar.net/litterateurs-connoisseurs-gather-to-melt-borders-13384 |archive-date=2014-02-28 |url-status=dead|title=SAARC Literary Festival | Litterateurs, connoisseurs gather to melt borders|accessdate=2016-07-28}}</ref><ref name="business-standard">{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/49th-saarc-literature-festival-begins-115021302011_1.html|title=49th SAARC Literature Festival begins | Business Standard News|publisher=business-standard.com|accessdate=2016-07-28}}</ref><ref name="deccanherald">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/507001/jaipur-favourite-city-many-topnotch.html|title=Jaipur favourite city for many topnotch events|publisher=deccanherald.com|accessdate=2016-07-28}}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/on_stage/SAARC-Literature-Festival-in-Agra-from-Feb-13/2015/01/28/article2640831.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405125017/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/on_stage/SAARC-Literature-Festival-in-Agra-from-Feb-13/2015/01/28/article2640831.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 5, 2015|title=SAARC Literature Festival in Agra from Feb 13 - The New Indian Express|publisher=newindianexpress.com|accessdate=2016-07-28}}</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Delegates of 4th SAARC Writers conference held at Agra -2011.jpg|Delegates of 4th SAARC Writers conference held at Agra -2011 File:Recipants of SAARC Literary Award 2013.jpg|Recipants of SAARC Literary Award 2013 File:Recipients of SAARC Literary Award 2015.JPG|SAARC Literary Award 2015 </gallery>
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==External links== *{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Foundation-of-SAARC-Writers-and-Literature-FOSWAL-and-Punjab-Heritage-and-Tourism-Promotion-Board-will-jointly-hold-the-International-Sufi-Festival-here-in-collaboration-with-Khalsa-College-on-October-21st-eom/articleshow/16882152.cms|title=Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) and Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board will jointly hold the International Sufi Festival here in collaboration with Khalsa College on October 21st . eom - Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2016-07-28}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/agra-news/saarc-literature-festival-in-agra-from-tomorrow-739130|title=SAARC Literature Festival to Begin in Agra on Friday|publisher=ndtv.com|accessdate=2016-07-28}} *{{cite web|url=http://kitaab.org/tag/foundation-of-saarc-writers-and-literature/|title=Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature ||publisher=kitaab.org|accessdate=2016-07-28}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/on_stage/SAARC-Literature-Festival-in-Agra-from-Feb-13/2015/01/28/article2640831.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405125017/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/on_stage/SAARC-Literature-Festival-in-Agra-from-Feb-13/2015/01/28/article2640831.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 5, 2015|title=SAARC Literature Festival in Agra from Feb 13 - The New Indian Express|publisher=newindianexpress.com|accessdate=2016-07-28}} *{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/tag/foundation-of-saarc-writers-and-literature/|title=Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature | The Indian Express|publisher=The Indian Express|accessdate=2016-07-28}} {{South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation}}{{SAARC Literary Award}} {{Authority control}}
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