SAARC is a regional organization established in 1985 consisting of 8 South Asian countries. Its goals include fostering economic growth, social progress, cultural development, and maintaining peace among its members. Key principles are non-interference in internal affairs and cooperation for mutual benefit while respecting sovereignty. The organization holds summits every two years and has various committees that monitor programs and policy.

1. SAARC
(SOUTH ASAIN ASSOCIATION FOR
REGIONAL COOPERATION)

2. INTRODUCTION
 SAARC is an eco-political
organization of 8 South Asian nations.
 Established on 8th december 1985.
 Largest regional organization in the
world.

3.  Its founding members are-
 Srilanka,Bhutan,India,Nepal,Pakistan,
Maldives,Bangladesh.
 The first concrete proposal for
establishing a framework for SAARC
was made by late president of
Bangladesh ZIA UR REHMAN, on
may 2 1980.

4. PRINCIPLES
 Non-interference in the internal
matters.
 Cooperation for mutual benefits.
 Respect for soverginity , integrity ,
political equality and independence of
all members states.

5. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
 Welfare of the people of south asia.
 Economic growth, social progress and
cultural development.
 Understanding and appreciation of
one another's problems.
 Maintain peace .

6. MEMBERS OF SAARC

7. OBSERVERS
 Australia
 China
 European Union
 Japan
 Myanmar
 USA
 South. Korea
 Iran
 Mauritius

8. COUNCIL
 The council is the apex policy making
body. It meets once in 2 years.
 Council of ministers- to assist the
council.
 Standing committee-to monitor and
co-ordinate the programmes .
 Programming committee- consists
of senior official of the member
governments. It finalizes the annual
schedule.

9. SUMMITS
1st summit (december 1985)
Dhaka (concern over economic crisis)
2nd summit(1986)
Banglaore(strengthening of ties
between member states)
3rd summit(1987)
Kathmandu(initiate study of natural
disasters)

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