PM leaving for Kathmandu to attend 18 SAARC summit

Prime MInister NArendra Modi is leaving for the Kathmandu to attend 18 SAARC summit being hosted by the Government of Nepal in Kathmandu on 26-27 November 2014. The 18th SAARC Summit will focus on the theme of “Deeper Regional Integration for Peace and Prosperity”. India has always emphasized the importance of greater regional integration at all levels for the socio-economic development of the South Asian region. This is the first SAARC meeting attend by Prime Minister, Prior to his Departure PM said “Development of close relations with our neighbours is a key priority for my Government. I also look forward to holding bilateral discussions with other South Asian Heads of State and Government on the margins of the SAARC Summit.”