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ORGANIZATIONS
1. Afghanistan 1. Australia
2. Bangladesh 2. China
3. Bhutan 3. the European Union
4. India 4. Iran
5. Maldives 5. Japan
6. Nepal 6. the Republic of Korea
7. Pakistan 7. Mauritius
8. Sri Lanka 8. Myanmar; and
9. the United States of
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SAARC Facts
• The SAARC comprises
– 3% of the world's area,
– 21% of the world's population and
– 4.21% (US$3.67 trillion) of the global economy, as of 2019.
• A compact landmass of 8 countries suitable for regional
integration;
– Roads, railways, airways, coastal belt,
– Telecom, fiber optics, energy & trade corridors
• Total 18 Summits held so far, 19th Summit was scheduled in
Nov. 2016 but was cancelled.
• Decisions on the basis of unanimity
• bilateral and contentious issues are excluded
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
– His 2nd suggestion was to establish neutral govt. of Sheikh Abdullah and
Ghulam Abbas (and others)—a kind of national govt.
• Three Scenarios
1. SAARC would lose its importance and
effectiveness and will be disintegrated- chances
are remote and dim
2. Status Quo
3. making joint efforts to maintain and ensure peace, security and stability
in the region; and
China,
India, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia,
Kyrgyzistan
Iran and Cambodia,
Pakistan,
Russia Mongolia Nepal,
Tajikistan, and Turkey, and
Uzbekistan Sri Lanka.
• SCO can achieve its objectives of security and connectivity with the
participation of Pakistan.
• Pakistan can get security, trade and economic benefits from SCO and ECO