The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of South Asian nations established in 1985. It aims to promote regional integration and cooperation among its member countries, which include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAARC focuses on various areas such as economic development, social progress, and cultural exchange to improve the quality of life for the people in the region. SAARC holds annual summits and meetings to discuss issues of mutual interest and to implement cooperative projects. The organization also has specialized bodies like the SAARC Development Fund and the SAARC Secretariat to facilitate its initiatives. Through collaboration, SAARC seeks to address challenges like poverty,