Regional Cooperation for Development was founded in

The Regional Cooperation for Development was founded in 1964 by Pakistan Iran and Turkey. It was created to promote economic cultural and social collaboration among these three nations. The organization encouraged joint projects in trade transport and education. Its creation was a strategic step to increase regional strength and reduce dependency on superpowers during the Cold War. Although the organization was later dissolved and replaced by the Economic Cooperation Organization in 1985 its establishment remains a landmark in the history of regional alliances. It is remembered as an important initiative for unity among Muslim states.