Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed the creation of a SAARC Emergency fund in order to combat the Coronavirus.

PM Modi made the proposal during the SAARC Videoconference today that was initiated by him.

Under the proposal, India will donate USD 10 million to the fund. Donations will be open for other SAARC countries as well.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Afghanistan had welcome and supported the proposal by PM Modi.

The conference today was mainly held to establish a regional strategy to combat Covid-19.