Leaders of SAARC nations will discuss today via conferencing, a road map to fight the challenge of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. The initiative was taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last Friday (13). Modi taking to his twitter account called on all nations of SAARC to chalk out a strong strategy to fight the coronavirus. The SAARC includes eight nations India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Afghanistan. All nations responded instantly to the initiative. Accordingly the discussion will be held at 5.00 p.m. today.

Timely action for a healthier planet.

Tomorrow at 5 PM, leaders of SAARC nations will discuss, via conferencing, a roadmap to fight the challenge of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. I am confident that our coming together will lead to effective outcomes and benefit our citizens. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2020

I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight Coronavirus.

We could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy.

Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2020