Explanation

SAARC was Founded in Dhaka: on December 8, 1985

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

It was founded by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan

It was launched for Regional cooperation

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

*******

There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lanka