Which nation listed is not a member of SAARC?

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation includes eight member nations but Myanmar is not among them. Established in 1985 SAARC promotes regional cooperation in South Asia covering countries like Maldives Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Myanmar’s exclusion stems from its geographical and political alignment outside the South Asian region. Historically SAARC has focused on fostering economic and cultural ties among member states. Myanmar’s non-membership highlights the organization’s regional focus shaping its policies and cooperative frameworks to address South Asian challenges like poverty and trade.