International Relations Regionalism Questions
The main regional integration initiatives in South Asia include the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). SAARC is the primary regional organization in South Asia, aiming to promote economic and social development among its member states. BIMSTEC focuses on enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, energy, and tourism among countries in the Bay of Bengal region. IORA aims to strengthen economic cooperation and maritime security among Indian Ocean littoral states.