What are main objectives of saarc?

Answer 1

The objectives of the Association as defined in the Charter are:

1) To promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and to improve their quality of life;

2) To accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and to provide all individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and to realize their full potential;

3) To promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the countries of South Asia;

4) To contribute to mutual trust, understanding and appreciation of one another's problems;

5) To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields;

6) To strengthen cooperation with other developing countries;

7) To strengthen cooperation among themselves in international forums on matters of common interest; and to cooperate with international and regional organisations with similar aims and purposes.