Question

State your opinion.

Write down the success of the SAARC Summit.

Answer 1

1. SAARC has done well in some of the fields. For example, a center for dissemination of agro-related information was started in Bangladesh and it has been also used as a platform for research related to seeds, animal husbandry and fisheries.
2. A ‘SAARC’ center for meteorological research was established in Dhaka. In Kathmandu an orthopedic center was established.
3. Efforts are being made to promote tourism in SAARC countries. SAARC is also working for eliminating poverty in the countries in South Asia with the help of the ‘Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP)’.
4. An inter-Governmental group was established to formulate an agreement (SAFTA – South Asian Free Trade Area) for promoting free trade and economic cooperation among the SAARC nation.
5. SAARC Documentation Centre was established at Delhi for dissemination of information. SAARC Human Resources Development Centre was established at Islamabad (Pakistan).
6. Agreements were signed to counter the smuggling of narcotic drugs. Committees were appointed for development in the fields of postal services and transportation.