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SAARC and its Members
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) was established in December 1985. It
comprises eight Member States:
Afghanistan
 Bangladesh
 Bhutan
 India
 Maldives
 Nepal
 Pakistan
 Sri Lanka
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SAARC Observers
Nine Observers:
Australia, China, Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mauritius,
Myanmar, USA, EU
Seven identified areas for project-based cooperation :
Communication, Connectivity, Agriculture, Public Health,
Energy, Environment and Economic Cooperation
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Objectives
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To promote the welfare of the peoples of South
Asia and to improve their quality of life
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To accelerate economic growth, social progress
and cultural development in the region
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To promote active collaboration and mutual
assistance in the economic, social cultural,
technical and scientific fields
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Cooperation with other developing countries, and
international and regional organizations
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Principles
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Cooperation within the framework of the
Association shall be based on respect for principles of
sovereign equality, territorial integrity, political
independence, non-interference in the internal affairs
of other states and mutual benefit
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Such Cooperation shall not be substitute for and
inconsistent with bilateral and multilateral obligations
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Bilateral and contentious issues are to be excluded
from the deliberations of the Association
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Decisions at all levels in SAARC are to be taken on
the basis of unanimity
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Aids from SAARC Countries to the
Maldives
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India
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COVID-19 Assistance: India provided
vaccines and medical supplies to the
Maldives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infrastructure Projects: Recent aid includes
funding for road construction and the
development of health facilities.
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Aids from SAARC Countries to the
Maldives
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Pakistan
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COVID-19 Relief: Pakistan offered medical
supplies and support during the pandemic.
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Educational Aid: Recently, Pakistan has
provided scholarships and educational
assistance to Maldivian students.
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Aids from SAARC Countries to the
Maldives
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Bangladesh
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Disaster Relief: Bangladesh has contributed aid
during recent natural disasters, including relief
supplies and support for recovery efforts.
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Development Cooperation: Includes recent
contributions to infrastructure and social
development projects.
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Aids from SAARC Countries to the
Maldives
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Sri Lanka
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COVID-19 Support: Sri Lanka provided
medical aid and vaccines to the Maldives.
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Development Projects: Assistance in
infrastructure development and disaster relief
efforts.
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Aids from SAARC Countries to the
Maldives
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Nepal
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Technical Assistance: Nepal has shared
technical expertise in various fields and
supported recent educational and healthcare
initiatives.
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COVID-19 Assistance: Provided medical
supplies and support during the pandemic.
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THANK YOU !
© SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 1 422 1785, +977 1 422 6350
Fax: +977 1 422 7033, +977 1 422 3991
Web: http://www.saarc-sec.org