Events tagged with "intergovernmental organization"

Historical Events tagged with "intergovernmental organization"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Formation of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

December 8th, 1985 39 years ago

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in December 1985 during a summit held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This organization aimed to promote regional integration, economic and cultural cooperation among South Asian nations. The founding members included Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives, highlighting the need for enhanced collaboration in a region often marked by conflict. The summit officially launched SAARC with a vision to foster peace and prosperity in South Asia.