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Bringout the objectives of SAARC. |
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Answer» Objectives of SAARC: According to Article I of the Charter of the SAARC, the objectives of the Association are as follows: 1. To promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and improve their quality of life; 2. To accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region; 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 co-operation with other developing countries; 7. To strengthen cooperation among themselves in international forums on matters of common interest; 8. To cooperate with international and regional organisations with similar aims and purposes. |
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