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
- 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (Joined in 2007)
- 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
- 🇧🇹 Bhutan
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇲🇻 Maldives
- 🇳🇵 Nepal
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- 🇱🇰 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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