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The charter is the main law or constitution of SAARC. There are 10 Articles in the
charter. It provides the promotion of economic, social and cultural development
within the member nations in other developing countries.
The major principles of SAARC are as follows:

Mutual benefits
Equal priority
Territorial, integrity
Sovereign equality
Extend feeling of brotherhood objectives

To promote the welfare of the people of Asia and to promote economic growth
as well as quality life
To strengthen collective self-reliance

To accelerate social progress and cultural development in the member
nations
To develop mutual trust, understanding and sharing of information among
the SAARC countries
To strengthen the collective self-reliance
To maintain peace in the region

Organs of the SAARC

This organization has members to perform many tasks

SUMMIT

COUNCIL OF
MINISTERS

ACTION
SAARC COMMITTEE

STANDING
COMMITTEE
TECHNICAL
COMMITTEE

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