Our Objectives

Promote economic cooperation among the SAARC member states and facilitate the growth of trade, industry and services in the region.

Provide a common platform to the private sector of Member States to project a unified position on trade, economic and business matters.

Advocate for policy reform that expands US–South Asia trade, removes barriers and creates opportunity for member businesses.

Encourage joint ventures, investment flows and technology transfer between enterprises of Member States and the USA.

Support small & medium enterprises, women entrepreneurs and young business leaders through targeted programmes.

Represent the South Asian business community in bilateral, regional and multilateral forums worldwide.

Conduct research and publish reports on the economic outlook, trade opportunities and competitiveness of the region.

Collaborate with SAARC country embassies, national chambers, US institutions and international partners on shared priorities.