PM Modi bats for SAARC strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed formulation of a joint strategy by SAARC nations to fight the coronavirus, a suggestion promptly backed by all member states, barring Pakistan.

Calling on SAARC members to set an example for the world,Modi reached out to the eight-member regional grouping and pitched for a videoconference among the leaders to chalk out a strong strategy to fightcoronavirus, which has killed nearly 5,000 people globally.

   

His appeal got a prompt response from Sri Lankan PresidentGotabaya Rajapaksa, Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Nepal PrimeMinister K P Sharma Oli, Bhutanese premier Lotay Tshering, Bangladesh PrimeMinister Sheikh Hasina and the Afghan government, all of whom welcomed theproposal.

However, there was no immediate response from the Pakistangovernment.

In a series of tweets, Modi said,”our planet isbattling the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. At various levels, governments andpeople are trying their best to combat it. South Asia, which is home to asignificant number of the global population should leave no stone unturned toensure our people are healthy.”He said, “I would like to propose that theleadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus.We could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizenshealthy.Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to ahealthier planet.”

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