South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

• URL: http://www.saarc-sec.org
• Address: PO Box 4222, Tridevi Marg
• City: Kathmandu
• Country: Nepal
• Telephone: +977 14221785
• Fax: +977 14227033
• Email: saarc@saarc-sec.org
• Head of the organization: Dr. Sheel Kant Sharma

SAARC was established when its Charter was formally adopted on December 8, 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAARC provides a platform for the peoples of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding. It aims to accelerate the process of economic and social development in Member States.