The Fifth Conference of the Association of SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians begins in New Delhi today. Nearly 130 delegates, observers from the eight SAARC countries, will be attending the four day Conference. Afghanistan, which became the eighth member of SAARC in 2007, will be formally joining the Conference for the first time.While Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Conference, Lok Sabha Speaker Mrs. Meira Kumar will deliver the Welcome Address in her capacity as the President of the Conference. The Conference will deliberate mainly on two subjects —strengthening trust between Parliament and people and sustainable development in SAARC countries.All India Radio, Delhi will broadcast live the inaugural ceremony of the Fifth conference of Association of SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians from Parliament House from 5.55 p m onwards.This can be heard on Rajdhani channel, Delhi and Additional frequencies.