Vol. 3, Issue 3, Part N (2017)

Abstract
The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) comprises the eight countries of South Asia. i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. SAARC is a manifestation of the determination of the people of South Asia to work together towards finding solutions to their common problems in a spirit of friendship, trust & understanding and to create an order based on mutual respect, equity and shared benefits. The primary objective of the Association is the acceleration of the process of economic and social development in member states through collective action in agreed areas of co-operation. South Asian nations have not only a shared culture and a common history, but also, a common destiny in the 21st century