South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985.
The objectives of SAARC are :
to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and to improve their quality of life.
to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region.
to contribute to mutual trust, understanding, and appreciation of one another’s problems.
to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in the economic, social, cultural, technical, and scientific fields and to strengthen cooperation with other developing countries.
