 | SAARC ( South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ) |

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| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Nepal | India |
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| Bhutan | Maldives | Sri Lanka |
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) comprises the seven countries of South Asia, i.e. India , Pakistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Maldives , Sri Lanka and Nepal. The main objects of this Association in the world are freedom, social justice peace and economic prosperity which can be best achieved in the South Asian region .Member States which are bound by ties of history and culture .To improve the quality of life and the welfare for peoples of South Asian countries which can promote and strengthen collective self-reliance. Mutual trust , understanding and collaboration in the respective fields such as social , economic , science , cultural and technical with the similar aims and purposes these countries can strengthen co-operation between them and with other developing countries in the forum of international arena for their common interests.