PM Modi addresses SAARC

On a day when the sixth anniversary of Mumbai attack was being observed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (November 26) told SAARC leaders that India feels the "endless pain" of lost lives and urged the eight-nation grouping to combat terorism unitedly. In his speech to the SAARC nations PM Modi also focused on the importance of international partnerships between the nations. Stating that the barriers of boundaries inhibit progress, PM Modi said international partnerships add speed to growth. The PM also spoke on issues of medical, infratstructural and business. He also talked about launching a satellite for the SAARC region, saying "it will benefit us all in areas like education, telemedicine, disaster response, resource management, weather forecasting and communication."