As of 8 November 2026, how many member states does the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation…
SAARC's eight members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined as the eighth member.
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As of 8 November 2026, how many member states does the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have?
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Correct answer B
SAARC's eight members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan joined as the eighth member.
Option feedback
Option A
There were seven members before Afghanistan joined.
Option B
SAARC lists eight members, including Afghanistan.
Option C
The Secretariat lists eight member states. Observer status does not add members.
Option D
The Secretariat lists eight member states. Observer status does not add members.
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