
SAARC
SAARC, or the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is an organization founded in 1985 to promote economic and regional integration among its member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Its main goals include enhancing regional economic growth, improving social progress, and fostering cultural and political cooperation. By facilitating collaboration in trade, technology, and development, SAARC aims to address common challenges such as poverty, education, and health in South Asia, a region with diverse cultures and significant economic potential.