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Overview of SAARC and Its Objectives

SAARC is an organization of South Asian nations founded in 1985 with the objectives of promoting economic and social progress in the region. It has 8 member states - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. The SAARC Secretariat, located in Kathmandu, Nepal, coordinates implementation of activities and serves as a communication channel between member states. It is headed by a Secretary General appointed from member states on a rotating basis.

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Overview of SAARC and Its Objectives

SAARC is an organization of South Asian nations founded in 1985 with the objectives of promoting economic and social progress in the region. It has 8 member states - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. The SAARC Secretariat, located in Kathmandu, Nepal, coordinates implementation of activities and serves as a communication channel between member states. It is headed by a Secretary General appointed from member states on a rotating basis.

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SAARC-INDIA

MBA(IB) SEMESTER III


Introduction to SAARC
 SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation.

 The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation


(SAARC) is an organization of South Asian nations, founded in
1985 and dedicated to economic, technological, social, and
cultural development emphasizing collective self-reliance. Its
seven founding members are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the
Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined
the organization in 2007. Meetings of heads of state are usually
scheduled annually; meetings of foreign secretaries, twice
annually. Headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The objectives of the Association as defined
in the Charter 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
and to provide all individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and to realize their full
potential;
 To promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the countries of South Asia;
 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;
 To strengthen cooperation with other developing countries;
 To strengthen cooperation among themselves in international forums on matters of
common interest; and
 To cooperate with international and regional organisations with similar aims and
purposes.
SAARC Secretariat
 The SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu on 16
January 1987 and was inaugurated by Late King Birendra Bir
Bikram Shah of Nepal. It is headed by a Secretary General
appointed by the Council of Ministers from Member Countries
in alphabetical order for a three-year term. He is assisted by the
Professional and the General Services Staff, and also an
appropriate number of functional units called Divisions assigned
to Directors on deputation from Member States. The Secretariat
coordinates and monitors implementation of activities, prepares
for services meetings, and serves as a channel of
communication between the Association and its Member States
as well as other regional organizations
Various Secretaries Generals of SAARC

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