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VOL. 11, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Foundations of EU-SAARC interregional institutional relations
Authors
Dr. Jayaraj Amin
Abstract
Interregional institutional relations have
become part of international relations and studies. The EU is a forerunner in
building and supporting inter-regional relations, and it has vibrant relations
with Regional Organisations around the world. However, its relation with the
SAARC is minimal, partly because of the political situation in South Asia,
particularly the India-Pakistan conflicts, and partly because of acceptable
programmes not coming forth from the EU, coupled with SAARC’s inability to
forge relations with external agencies on its own. Therefore, except MOU on
administrative cooperation, which still serves as the foundation of EU-SAARC
relations, other proposals and initiatives have not fructified. The EU has
clearly shifted its focus from the SAARC to the bilateral relations with the
countries of the South Asian region. Therefore, complementing bilateral
relations, there is a need to go beyond the MOU and learn from the experience
of each other and to strengthen institutional cooperation for the benefit of
both. A regular dialogue along with joint working on commonly identified areas
and principles could go a long way in promoting institutional, regional and
national welfare goals of both the regions.
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Pages:111-117
How to cite this article:
Dr. Jayaraj Amin "Foundations of EU-SAARC interregional institutional relations". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 111-117
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