41st SAARC Charter Day Observed on December 8, 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 07&08 Dec 2025

The 41st SAARC Charter Day was observed on December 8, 2025, marking the adoption of the SAARC Charter in 1985 at the first summit held in Dhaka. The day reaffirms the commitment of member nations to promote peace, stability, and economic cooperation in South Asia. Special events were organized at the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu to highlight the potential of regional integration.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The 2025 theme focuses on "Revitalizing South Asian Connectivity for Shared Prosperity".
  • Leaders emphasized the need to reactivate the SAARC process to address common challenges like climate change and energy security.
  • The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) comprises eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: December 8.
  • Occasion: 41st Anniversary of SAARC Charter.
  • Theme: Revitalizing South Asian Connectivity.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where is the Secretariat of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) located?

Correct Answer: Kathmandu, Nepal

🚀 Quick Recap:

About SAARC

  • Secretary-General – Golam Sarwar
  • Founded – 8 December 1985