OBJECTIVES OF SAARC COUNTRIES

The objectives and the aims of the Association as defined in the Charter are:
>to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and to improve their quality of life
>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
>to promote and strengthen selective self-reliance among the countries of South Asia
>to contribute to mutual trust, understanding and appreciation of one another's problems
>to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields
>to strengthen cooperation with other developing countries
>to strengthen cooperation among themselves in international forums on matters of common interest
>to cooperate with international and regional organisations with similar aims and purposes
to maintain peace in the region