Running into six pages and 36 paragraphs, this declaration, accessed exclusively by SHUBHAJIT ROY , will be adopted by the SAARC heads on Thursday. The key points:

* The leaders noted Bangladesh's proposal to convene an inter-governmental meet in Dhaka on the SAARC charter of democracy.

* SAARC countries might consider Bhutan's experience with the concept of Gross National Happiness and welcomed Bhutan's offer to host a SAARC workshop on GNH in 2010.

* They noted that while climate change impacted every country, the SAARC member states as developing countries were shouldering a major burden, in spite of having contributed least to the problem. They emphasised that global negotiations should be guided by the principles of equity, and common but differentiated responsibiolities and respective capabilities as enshrined in the UN Framework Convention on Climate change. They underscored the need to initiate the process to formulate a common SAARC position for COP16.

* Leaders called for focus on water management and conservation and development of cooperative projects at regional level.

* The leaders strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and expressed deep concern over the threat which terrorism continues to pose to peace and security and economic stability of the region. They emphasised the need to strengthen regional cooperation to fight terrorism and crime.

* Action plan on energy conservation would be prepared by the SAARC energy centre, Islambad with inputs from the member states and submit to the inter-governmental mechanism for consideration.

* Leaders noted the proposal from India for preparing a roadmap for developing a SAARC market for electricity (SAME) on a regional basis.

* The leaders took note of the reports of the steering committee of the South Asian university, and appreciated the progress being made towards establishing the university.