Which of the following is not a member of South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA)?

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  1. China
  2. Maldives
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Nepal

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Option 1 : China
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South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement

  • Established by: SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
  • Signed on: 11 December 1993
  • Came into force: 7 December 1995
  • Objective: To promote intra-regional trade and economic cooperation among SAARC member countries through preferential tariffs.
  • SAPTA Member Countries (All SAARC Members):
    • India
    • Pakistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Nepal
    • Bhutan
    • Sri Lanka
    • Maldives
    • Afghanistan (joined SAARC in 2007, became a part of trade discussions later). Hence, option 1 is correct.
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