{"id":9956090,"date":"2020-08-29T13:01:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-29T07:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=9956090"},"modified":"2020-08-29T13:01:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-29T07:31:29","slug":"saarc-countries-list-objectives-functions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/saarc-countries-list-objectives-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"SAARC &#8211; Countries List, Objectives, Functions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d43ae249497\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d43ae249497\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/saarc-countries-list-objectives-functions\/#All_About_SAARC\" >All About SAARC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/saarc-countries-list-objectives-functions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App Today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_About_SAARC\"><\/span>All About SAARC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>SAARC Countries List<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Countries<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">India<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Pakistan<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Sri Lanka<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Bangladesh<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Afghanistan<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Nepal<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Maldives<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Bhutan<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Member State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">United States of America<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">European Union<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Australia<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Iran<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Japan<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">China<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Republic of Korea<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Mauritius<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"376\">Myanmar<\/td>\n<td width=\"376\">Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"346\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9960624\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6.jpg 346w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SAARC Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and improve their quality of life;<\/li>\n<li>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;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>iii. Promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the countries of South Asia;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Contribute to mutual trust, understanding and appreciation of one another\u2019s problems;<\/li>\n<li>Promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields;<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen co-operation with other developing countries;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>vii. Strengthen co-operation among themselves in international forms on matters of common interest; and<\/p>\n<p>viii. Cooperate with international and regional organisation with similar aims and purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Areas of Cooperation<\/p>\n<p>Information and Poverty Alleviation<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture and Rural Development<\/p>\n<p>Environment, Natural Disasters and Biotechnology<\/p>\n<p>Energy, Transport, Science and Technology<\/p>\n<p>Education, Security and Culture and Others<\/p>\n<p>Human Resource Development and Tourism<\/p>\n<p>Economic, Trade and Finance<\/p>\n<p>Social Affairs<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attempt Free Mock Tests here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SAARC Functions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Principal Organs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Meetings of Heads of State or Government<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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), Mal\u00e9 (1990), Colombo (1991), Dhaka (1993), New Delhi (1995), Mal\u00e9 (1997), Colombo (1998), Kathmandu (2002), Islamabad (2004), Dhaka (2005), New Delhi (2007), Thimphu (2010), Addu City (2011), Kathmandu (2014), Islamabad (2016) and Islamabad (2020).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Council of Ministers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"346\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9960624\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6.jpg 346w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GK-and-Current-affairs-quiz-banner-6-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Standing Committee of Foreign Secretaries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secretariat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Access to Weekly Current Affairs on the Entri App<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. 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