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SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)

  KSPGK       Friday, July 24, 2026

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. It is a regional organization established to promote cooperation among South Asian countries in areas such as trade, economic development, science, technology, agriculture, and culture.


📌 Basic Information

Particular Details
Full Form South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Charter Signed 8 December 1985
Place Dhaka, Bangladesh
First Summit Dhaka (1985)
Headquarters Kathmandu, Nepal (17 January 1987)
Official Language English
Member Countries 8

🌏 SAARC Member Countries

  1. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (Joined in 2007)
  2. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
  3. 🇧🇹 Bhutan
  4. 🇮🇳 India
  5. 🇲🇻 Maldives
  6. 🇳🇵 Nepal
  7. 🇵🇰 Pakistan
  8. 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

🎯 Objective of SAARC

  • Promote welfare of South Asian people.
  • Accelerate economic growth.
  • Promote social progress.
  • Strengthen cultural cooperation.
  • Enhance regional prosperity.

🤝 Areas of Cooperation

  • Trade & Economy
  • Social Development
  • Environment
  • Science & Technology
  • Culture
  • Agriculture & Rural Development

⭐ SAARC Motto

"Unity in Diversity for Regional Prosperity"


📖 Important Facts for Competitive Exams

  • Established in 1985.
  • Headquarters located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Official language is English.
  • Currently has 8 member countries.
  • Afghanistan became the 8th member in 2007.
  • The first SAARC Summit was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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