When was the 'SAARC Charter' signed by the South Asian leaders?

8th December 1985

The correct answer is Option 3 - 8th December 1985

8th December 1985: South Asian leaders sign the SAARC Charter at the first summit in Dhaka.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a major regional initiative by the South Asian states to evolve cooperation through multilateral means. It began in 1985. The first Summit of SAARC was held in Dhaka. Members of SAARC- Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nepal.