Monday August 25, 2014
Kabul (BNA) South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a political and economic organization which has eight members and established in 1985.
To promote the welfare of the people of SOUTH ASIA and to improve their quality of life; to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and to provide all individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and to realize their full potentials; to promote and strengthen collective self-reliance among the countries of SOUTH ASIA; to contribute to mutual trust, understanding and appreciation of one another’s problems; to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields; are the main objectives of this organization.
SAARC had seven members when it came into being but now it has eight members since Afghanistan joined the organization in 2007. During their visits to Kabul and Bamyan the SAARC cultural center declared Bamyan as capital of SAARC in 2015. The credit goes to Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) which struggled to achieve the opportunity and this will have positive impact on economy, commerce, culture, and job opportunities in the province. Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) expands its cultural plans and policies therefore it organized a seminar titled “Bamyan in the course of history” and the Ministry will conduct more seminars and conferences in order to develop cultural and economic condition of Bamyan.
Bamyan local officials express gratitude and they call on member countries to assist with Afghan government in cultural and economic spheres in order to maintain the historical places, natural landscapes and tourism in the province.
