How many countries are in Saarc 2020?

8 members
8 members: 9 observers: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Which country is the 8th member of Saarc?

Afghanistan
Afghanistan joined the association in 2007 as its 8th member. India was the Chair of SAARC in 2007 and the year was the most productive year that SAARC had ever known.

Who is current president of Saarc?

The Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), His Excellency Esala Ruwan Weerakoon has arrived today on an introductory visit to the Maldives. His Excellency Weerakoon, assumed charge as the 14th Secretary-General of the SAARC in March last year.

Who Cancelled their participation in the 19th Saarc summit?

The 18th and last SAARC summit was held in 2014 with Pakistan scheduled to host the 19th summit in 2016. However, following Islamabad’s alleged involvement in the Uri terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Modi refused to participate.

Who was the president of 18th SAARC summit?

Sushil Koirala
Sushil Koirala, the then Nepalese Prime Minister, was the main host of the event which took place in Rastriya Sabha Griha The summit took place after an interval of three years as the previous summit was held in 2011 in Maldives….18th SAARC summit.

Where is the Secretariat of SAARC located?

Kathmandu, Nepal
SAARC Secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It coordinates and monitors the implementation of activities, hosts meetings, and serves as a channel of communication between the Association and its member states as well as other regional organizations.