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In which of the following cities was the first SAARC Trade Fair held?

In which of the following cities was the first SAARC Trade Fair held? Correct Answer Dhaka

The correct answer is Dhaka.

Key Points

  • The union was established in Dhaka with Kathmandu being the union's secretariat-general.
  • The first SAARC summit was held in Dhaka on 7–8 December 1985 and hosted by the President of Bangladesh Hussain Ershad.
  • The declaration signed by King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuk, President of Pakistan Zia-ul-Haq, Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi, King of Nepal Birendra Shah, President of Sri Lanka JR Jayewardene, and President of Maldives Maumoon Gayoom. 

Important Points

  • SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
  • It was founded on 8 December 1985.
  • The current President of SAARC is Esala Ruwan Weerakoon of Sri Lanka.
  • The headquarters of SAARC is in Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • India hosted a virtual health secretary-level meeting with other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries on February 18, 2021.

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