Earlier yesterday, all other SAARC countries had welcome the idea and affirmed participation in the meet to deal with the pandemic.
Pakistan has confirmed that it will join Indian Prime Minister Modi's proposal of a video conference for a joint SAARC strategy on fighting coronavirus outbreak. Special Assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister (SAPM) Dr Zafar Mirza will participate in the video conference of SAARC leaders.
In a tweet, spokesperson of Pakistani Foreign Ministry Aisha Farooqui said, "The threat of #COVID-19 requires coordinated efforts at global and regional level. We have communicated that SAPM on Health will be available to participate in the video conference of SAARC member countries on the issue."
This has been conveyed to the Indian side through diplomatic channels as well.
Earlier yesterday, all other SAARC countries had welcome the idea and affirmed participation in the meet to deal with the pandemic.
Prime Ministers of Nepal, Bhutan, Srilanka and Maldives took to Twitter, to confirm their acceptance of the proposal.
Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner N Kadurugamuwa told the media, "This is a good initiative by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to fight against the deadly coronavirus epidemic threatening the world. We welcome this timely initiative. Our President His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa has responded to the Hon. Prime Minister's initiative and expressed his willingness to join the discussion in this regard and share our learnings and best practices as well as to learn from other SAARC members."
Afghanistan accepted Indian govt's proposal with Afghan Govt spox Sediq Sediqqi saying,"We believe that it is an important call, and Afghan government welcomes it and looking forward to working with all SAARC members."
Afghan Envoy to India Tahir Qadiry called PM Modi's proposal on joint SAARC strategy on Coronavirus "timely", adding, "United we stand, Divided we fall".
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Momen while confirming Dhaka's representation, said, "its a good proposal".
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