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No India-Pak talks during SAARC summit, Politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi will not have a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif at the SAARC summit in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, political leaders in India on Wednesday said that talks are possible only when Pakistan leaves the path of terrorism. With India seeks to reinvigorate ties with the SAARC nation, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday put all speculation to rest of a possible India-Pakistan bilateral meeting at the SAARC summit in Kathmandu by confirming that no formal talks between the two nations will be held. Nov 26, 2014
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Traders from Afghanistan and Nepal exhibit their products at IITF 2014

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): A large number of traders from Afghanistan and Nepal have displayed their products at the ongoing 34th India International Trade Fair - 2014. Visitors are flocking to the Afghanistan pavilion to get the best quality dry fruits and carpets. Exhibitors from neighbouring Nepal also displayed their products, especially the pashmina shawls. The chairperson of the India Trade and Promotion Organisation, Rita Menon, thinks this year's IITF would be a good experience for SAARC countries, especially Afghanistan and Nepal. This year, over 6,500 companies and 25 foreign countries are taking part in the IITF 2014. The trade fair will conclude on November 27, 2014. Nov 26, 2014
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Pakistan committed to dispute-free Asia, says Sharif at SAARC summit in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday stated that Pakistan is committed to dispute-free Asia, while addressing the SAARC Summit. The SAARC summit started on Wednesday bringing together leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Power integration is high on the agenda for the eight countries. In his address at the 18th SAARC Summit, Sharif began his speech by congratulating the Nepali government for its successful summit. Sharif said the gap between the promise of SAARC and its accomplishments need to be built for the greater good of the people. Nov 26, 2014
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PM Modi emphasizes on ease of trade, good neighbourhood among SAARC nations

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the SAARC summit in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on wednesday. Modi emphasized on the need to ease of trade and maintaining good neighbourhood relations among the SAARC nations. He said that all countries should do their part in giving easy access to business establishments and traders in all cooperative countries to maintain harmonious relations. He also announced business visas to all SAARC members for 3-5 years in India. Modi also announced that SAARC satellite shall be launched on SAARC day in 2016. Nov 26, 2014
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Will emerge as developed nation by 2041, says Bangladesh PM at SAARC Summit

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while giving speech at the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in Nepal said with agricultural growth her nation has dealt successfully with hunger and poverty. She also called for better cooperation from SAARC nations. Nov 26, 2014
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No plan for structured meeting between India and Pak PM at SAARC summit: MEA

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said on Wednesday that there is no plan for a structured meeting between the PM Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Pakistan as no request has been received in the matter. Talking about the issue raised about 26/11 by Modi at SAARC, Akbaruddin said that it was natural for Modi to raise the issue as no one can ever forget what happened and the matter was high on the government's agenda. Nov 26, 2014
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PM Modi highlights India's relations with SAARC nations

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the SAARC summit in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on wednesday. Modi highlighted relations between India and other SAARC nations. He said that India and Bangladesh have deepened relations through rail, road and air and similarly with other countries like Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Modi further said that SAARC nations should help each other in fields of health and education. He also said that unity is extremely important among all countries and the strength of unity is tremendous. Nov 26, 2014
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PM Modi addresses SAARC summit in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the SAARC summit in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on wednesday. Modi said that it is very important for SAARC nations to work with a collective effort towards development. He said that when we talk of SAARC only two opinions are held- cynicism and scepticism which is extremely sad. He said that communication means should be eased between SAARC nations so that connectivity is increased. Nov 26, 2014
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MEA says India's emphasis will be on meaningful dialogue with Pakistan

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): India's Foreign Ministry has said that New Delhi's emphasis would be on conducting a meaningful dialogue with Islamabad at the 18th SAARC Summit in Nepal. Addressing a news conference, India's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin replying to a query on dialogue between India and Pakistan said that New Delhi had always welcomed a meaningful dialogue with the nuclear-armed neighbour. Nov 26, 2014
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PM Modi flags off Kathmandu-Delhi bus service in Nepal, Gadkari in Delhi

Kathmandu/ New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on SAARC Summit visit to Nepal, flagged off bus service between New Delhi and Kathmandu in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Tuesday. Modi, accompanied by Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, also took a round inside the decorated bus and interacted with the passengers. Meanwhile, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari also flagged off the DTC Delhi-Kathmandu bus service at Ambedkar stadium bus terminal in New Delhi and congratulated the people on its inauguration. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will run a luxury Volvo bus on the Delhi-Kathmandu bus route and the bus will complete its journey via Agra, Lucknow and Gorakhpur in 30 hours. Meanwhile, enhancing the defence ties between India and Nepal, PM Modi also handed over a 14-seater ALH Dhruv Mark 3 chopper to Nepal Army earlier in the day. The Indian Army and the Nepal Army have been enjoying very friendly relations for long. Nov 25, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates trauma centre in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 25 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated a trauma centre in Kathmandu. Modi said that India would fully cooperate with Nepal so that it could operate the centre with full expertise. Modi arrived in Nepal to attend the 18th SAARC summit. Nov 25, 2014
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Residents of Nepal enthusiastic about Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the country

Kathmandu, Nov 25 (ANI): Residents of Nepal are enthusiastic about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country for 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit as Modi is scheduled to arrive in capital Kathmandu later in the day on Tuesday. Leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Pakistan meet in Kathmandu for two days for the plenary session from November 26 for the SAARC summit. The last minute preparations for the summit are in full swing in Nepal as the authorities have heightened the security for the two-day event where leaders from eight nations will meet and discuss the core issues of importance. Meanwhile, the youth of Nepal is also hoping for stronger ties between the two nations and is busy with cultural activities for the grand welcome. Nov 25, 2014