The correct answer is China.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising eight member states in South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
China is not a member of SAARC. It is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which also includes India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
The following are the eight member states of SAARC:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
SAARC’s objectives are to promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and to improve their living standards; to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region; to promote peace and stability in the region; to develop friendly relations among the member states; and to cooperate with other developing countries.
SAARC has been successful in promoting economic cooperation among its member states. It has also been successful in promoting cultural understanding and cooperation among its member states. However, SAARC has not been successful in resolving the political disputes between its member states.