Ans: Objectives of the SAARC:
Following are the main objectives of the organisation:
1. To enhance and strengthen collective self reliance between the South Asian
countries.
2. To encourage active collaboration and mutual assistance among the
member countries in economic, cultural, technical and scientific fields
3. To strengthen cooperation among themselves on matters of common
interests at international forums.
4. To promote joint cooperation, the organisation agreed on for the promotion
of transport, telecommunication, meteorology, ship building, tourism,
agricultural research including scientific, technical and educational fields.
5. Agreements were signed on nuclear installation and air services.