[Updated] BIMSTEC vs. SAARC – A Relook During Pandemic

The unprecedented pandemic has united SAARC countries as they have come together to promote regional cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. India’s call for collaboration among SAARC countries has revived the grouping after three years of impasse. This is a much-needed initiative as the porous borders and dense population of South Asia makes it one of the most vulnerable regions in the world during a pandemic.

What is SAARC?

• South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation that aims to economically integrate South Asian countries.
• It is a geopolitical union that consists of South Asian Nations - India,
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