Challenges and Prospects — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
SAARC Charter Amendment	2005	Amendment to allow Afghanistan's membership in SAARC, expanding the organization from seven to eight members.	Afghanistan's inclusion was intended to enhance SAARC's strategic relevance and expand cooperation in areas like energy and connectivity, but the country's internal instability has limited its meaningful participation.
SAFTA Protocol Amendment	2011	Amendments to the South Asian Free Trade Agreement to accelerate tariff liberalization and reduce trade barriers among member countries.	Despite amendments, SAFTA has failed to significantly boost intra-regional trade due to extensive negative lists, non-tariff barriers, and political obstacles, particularly between India and Pakistan.

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