SAARC – South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional organisation created to promote cooperation, development, peace, and mutual understanding among the countries of South Asia. South Asia is home to a large and diverse population, rich cultural traditions, growing economies, and several developing nations. SAARC provides a platform where these countries can discuss common challenges and explore opportunities for regional cooperation. SAARC was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh . The founding members were Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka . Afghanistan joined the organisation in 2007, bringing the total number of member countries to eight. The organisation's headquarters and secretariat are located in Kathmandu, Nepal . Meaning and Purpose of SAARC SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation . Its main idea is that neighbourin...