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What are the two main regional organizations in South Asia?

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The two main regional organizations in South Asia are the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). SAARC was established in 1985 with the aim of accelerating regional economic, social, and cultural growth. Its members include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. BIMSTEC was established in 1997 to promote economic growth and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. Its members include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.