Modi thanks PMs of Nepal, Bhutan for their contribution to COVID-19 Emergency Fund

PM Modi has thanked his counterparts from Nepal and Bhutan for their contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Both countries are a part of the SAARC nations.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked K P Sharma Oli and Dr Lotay Tshering, his counterparts from Nepal and Bhutan respectively, for their contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi Deeply appreciate Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli’s announcement of contribution of NPR 10 crores to the #COVID-19 Emergency Fund. It reflects Oli Ji’s commitment and support to the collective fight of SAARC countries against the pandemic," PM Modi wrote on his Twitter handle.

He went on to thank Bhutanese PM for his contribution to the fund.

"Gratitude to Bhutan PM Dr. Lotay Tshering for his decision to contribute $100,000 to the #COVID-19 Emergency Fund on behalf of the Bhutanese Govt. It is wonderful to see SAARC leaders taking initiatives that are adding strength to the collective fight against COVID-19," the PM wrote.

Both the countries are a part of the SAARC nations.

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