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Modi speaks to Pakistan PM over earthquake

| | Apr 30, 2015, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, who had called to express condolences over the loss of lives in various parts of India due to the recent earthquake.

Prime Minister Sharif appreciated India's efforts in the rescue operations in Nepal.

"Got a call from PM Nawaz Sharif. He expressed condolences on the loss of lives in various parts of India due to the Earthquake.PM Nawaz Sharif appreciated India's efforts in the rescue operations in Nepal. I thank him for his kind words," Modi tweeted.

Prime Minister Modi suggested that SAARC countries should conduct regular joint exercises on disaster relief and rescue.

"I suggested to PM Sharif that SAARC nations should conduct regular joint exercises on disaster relief & rescue.SAARC Nations can come together & hold annual exercises of rescue teams, doctors etc on how we can minimise damage during natural disasters," Modi said.

Sharif appreciated this idea and told Prime Minister Modi that this initiative should be taken up.

The two leaders also discussed unseasonal rain and its adverse impact on crops.

"PM Sharif & I also discussed the unseasonal rains and its adverse impact on the crops," the Indian PM tweeted.

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