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SAARC – Countries List, Objectives, Functions

by Shikhar
August 29, 2020
in Articles, General Knowledge, Static GK
SAARC - Countries List, Objectives, Functions
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  • All About SAARC
  • Conclusion

SAARC is the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. It came into effect on December 8, 1985. In this article, we will break down the SAARC and list out the member countries, its objectives and functions. Read on to find out more.

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All About SAARC

In this segment, we will discuss SAARC and its various aspects and functions. It will serve as a comprehensive guide to understanding SAARC. We will list out the Countries List, Objectives and Functions.

SAARC Countries List

Countries Status
India Member State
Pakistan Member State
Sri Lanka Member State
Bangladesh Member State
Afghanistan Member State
Nepal Member State
Maldives Member State
Bhutan Member State
United States of America Observer
European Union Observer
Australia Observer
Iran Observer
Japan Observer
China Observer
Republic of Korea Observer
Mauritius Observer
Myanmar Observer

SAARC Objectives

The main objectives of SAARC are to promote welfare of people of South Asia, accelerate economic growth and increase collaboration and mutual assistance in economic, social, culture, technology and scientific fields. SAARC has carved out several regional Conventions, Agreement, Protocols and Mechanisms for realizing these objectives.

  1. Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and improve their quality of life;
  2. Accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region by providing all individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and realise their full potential;

iii. Promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the countries of South Asia;

  1. Contribute to mutual trust, understanding and appreciation of one another’s problems;
  2. Promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields;
  3. Strengthen co-operation with other developing countries;

vii. Strengthen co-operation among themselves in international forms on matters of common interest; and

viii. Cooperate with international and regional organisation with similar aims and purposes.

Areas of Cooperation

Information and Poverty Alleviation

Agriculture and Rural Development

Environment, Natural Disasters and Biotechnology

Energy, Transport, Science and Technology

Education, Security and Culture and Others

Human Resource Development and Tourism

Economic, Trade and Finance

Social Affairs

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SAARC Functions

The SAARC seeks to promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia, strengthen collective self-reliance, promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in various fields, and cooperate with international and regional organizations.

Principal Organs

Meetings of Heads of State or Government

Meetings are held at the Summit level, usually on an annual basis. To date, 20 Summits have convened: Dhaka (1985), Bangalore (1986), Kathmandu (1987), Islamabad (1988), Malé (1990), Colombo (1991), Dhaka (1993), New Delhi (1995), Malé (1997), Colombo (1998), Kathmandu (2002), Islamabad (2004), Dhaka (2005), New Delhi (2007), Thimphu (2010), Addu City (2011), Kathmandu (2014), Islamabad (2016) and Islamabad (2020).

Council of Ministers

The Council, comprising the Foreign Ministers of Member States, generally meets twice a year. The Council may also meet in extraordinary circumstances by agreement of Member States.

Standing Committee of Foreign Secretaries

The Committee provides overall monitoring and coordination, determines priorities, mobilizes resources, and approves projects and financing. The Standing Committee is assisted by a Programming Committee, an ad hoc body, comprising senior officials, to scrutinize the Secretariat Budget, finalize the Calendar of Activities, and take up any other matter assigned to it by the Standing Committee.

Secretariat

The SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu on 16 January 1987. Its role is to coordinate and monitor the implementation of SAARC activities, service the meetings of the association and serve as the channel of communication between SAARC and other international organizations.

The Secretariat comprises the secretary-general, seven directors, and the general services staff. The secretary-general is appointed by the Council of Ministers on the principle of rotation, for a non-renewable tenure of three years.

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This was the comprehensive guide to SAARC. In this article, you have learned about SAARC, its functions, objectives and the List of Countries involved. This will be useful in various exams. To get more of such knowledge and help for exams, download the Entri App. You can gain access to Online Classes, Video Lectures, Current Affairs and the best of all; Mock Tests. Click here to learn how mock tests can improve your scores. This is a good time to prepare. Good Luck.

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