SAARC
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ATRISEKHAR
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, or SAARC, is an intergovernmental body that promotes the growth of regional and economic cooperation.
PURPOSE
Members
It can be called one of the worst examples of regional integration.
The SAARC Charter was ratified in Dhaka on December 8, 1985, establishing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
SAARC has nine observers:
In November 1980, the concept of regional cooperation in South Asia was initially proposed.
The Association’s headquarters and secretariat are located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
the Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
South Asia
Australia
China
The European Union
Iran
Japan
The Republic of Korea
Mauritius
Myanmar
The United States of America.
It is the brainchild of Zia-ur-Rehman the Bangladesh President and came into existence in 1985.
The principle of SAARC is based on the principles of Panchsheel which are based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference in the domestic affairs
The decision-making at SAARC is decided by consensus.
The achievements of SAARC according to Manmohan Singh depend upon how we look at it.
The objective of SAARC is peace and prosperity.
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Areas of Cooperation
Education, Security and Culture and Others
Energy, Transport, Science and Technology
Information and Poverty Alleviation
Social Affairs
Economic, Trade and Finance
Environment, Natural Disasters and Biotechnology
Agriculture and Rural Development
Human Resource Development and Tourism