Introduction and achievement of SAARC.
Introduction and achievement of SAARC 2.1.1 Historical review of South Asia The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) comprising of eight countries of South Asia namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan admitted in 2007, is a manifestation of the firm determination of the peoples of south Asia to collaborate together towards finding solutions to their common problems in a spirit of fraternity, trust and understanding and to establish an conducive order based on mutual respect, equity and shared benefits. In order to understand the foundation and spirit of SAARC, a peep is essential into the historical background of South Asian sub-continent. South Asian region has an ancient history commencing from the Indus Valley Civilization about 2500 BC....