PM Nawaz lauds Modi's idea to conduct joint exercises on disaster relief, rescue
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif telephoned Indian counterpart on Thursday.
NEW DELHI (Web Desk) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and expressed deep condolences on the loss of lives in various parts of India due to recent earthquake.
This was confirmed by Modi in a message posted on Twitter:
Got a call from PM Nawaz Sharif. He expressed condolences on the loss of lives in various parts of India due to the Earthquake.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2015
Nawaz Sharif also appreciated India’s efforts in rescue operations in quake-hit Nepal.
PM Nawaz Sharif appreciated India s efforts in the rescue operations in Nepal. I thank him for his kind words.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2015
A total of 5,489 people are now known to have died in the 7.8-magnitude quake, according to an update from the National Emergency Operation Centre, while more than 100 others were killed in neighbouring India and China.
Modi suggested PM Nawaz that SAARC nations should conduct joint excersises on disaster relief and rescue on regular basis.
I suggested to PM Sharif that SAARC nations should conduct regular joint exercises on disaster relief & rescue.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2015
SAARC Nations can come together & hold annual exercises of rescue teams, doctors etc on how we can minimise damage during natural disasters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2015
Nawaz Sharif appreciated the suggestion.
PM Sharif appreciated this idea & told me that we should take up such an initiative.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2015
Morever, both leaders discussed the unseasonal rains and its adverse impact on the crops.
