Several issues with regard to economic affairs of SAARC nations are scheduled to be discussed at this summit. The summit will also discuss challenges faced by South Asian nations in their development activities and also the solutions for such challenges.

On the sidelines of this summit, minister Karunanayake has met Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in New Delhi. The Malaysian Premier has commented that changes are taking place fast in the ongoing development drive in Sri Lanka and such changes would stand in good stead for the country.