Today, the foundation is also at the forefront of Indian efforts to seek an intelligent dialogue with the arts of our region. The Saarc nations of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka and Maldives have a common cultural base and it has long been felt that Saarc Art Forum to encourage inter-cultural art exchanges is much needed. The national character of Habiart Foundation's art efforts and its links with important art centres across the country have been instrumental in its endeavor to bring awareness to the creation of such a forum. Art exchanges with Nepal and Bangladesh are already underway and links with other SAARC countries are being slowly developed.