Question:

Which of the following countries joined SAARC in the year 2007?

Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
  • Bhutan
  • Nepal
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The country that joined SAARC in the year 2007 was Afghanistan.

Additional Context:

  • SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was founded in 1985 with 7 founding members
  • Afghanistan became the 8th member during the 14th SAARC Summit held in New Delhi
  • Original members included: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives
  • Afghanistan's membership expanded SAARC's geographical and strategic scope
  • Currently, SAARC has 8 member states and 9 observer nations

Correct Answer: (3) Afghanistan

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