- The idea for regional cooperation in South Asia was first mooted in 1980. - The first SAARC Summit was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1985, where the Charter was adopted. - SAARC aims to promote economic development, social progress, and cultural development in the region.
When was South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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