BackSAARC video call on Covid-19 at 5 pm tomorrow
Modi reached out to the eight-member regional grouping on Friday and pitched for a video conference to chalk out a joint strategy to fight coronavirus
PremiumPM Narendra Modi will lead India at video conference of SAARC nations to combat the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday at 5 pm.
The SAARC nations will chalk out a joint strategy to fight coronavirus, said MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.
Prime Minister Modi reached out to the eight-member regional grouping on Friday and pitched for a video conference among the leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to chalk out a strong strategy to combat coronavirus outbreak.
Pakistan responded positively to Modi's proposal, saying it was ready to participate in the conference, acknowledging that coordinated efforts were needed to minimise the threat posed by the deadly coronavirus.
Modi's suggestion was backed by all member states of SAARC. All the leaders of the grouping welcomed the Prime Minister's proposal.
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