South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Why is it in news?
  • India and Pakistan are attending SAARC meeting.
About SAARC:
  • Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
  • Objective: To promote welfare of people of South Asia, accelerate economic growth and increase collaboration and mutual assistance in economic, social, culture, technology and scientific field
  • SAARC cooperation due to the COVID-19: Creation of an India-led SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund, and exchanges between regional health professionals this year.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 18th Sep 2020
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