The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) comprises eight member states and 9 observers. Member states are - Afganistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was established on 8 December 1985. SAARC is a manifestation of the determination of the people of the South Asia to work together in a sprit of friendship, trust and undertstanding and to create an order based on mutual respect, equality and shared benefits.
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M ------------------------------------------ Maldives
B ------------------------------------------ Bangladesh
B ------------------------------------------ Bhutan
S ------------------------------------------ Sri Lanka
M ------------------------------------------ Maldives
B ------------------------------------------ Bangladesh
B ------------------------------------------ Bhutan
S ------------------------------------------ Sri Lanka
