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India to launch South Asia Satellite, 'invaluable gift' to neighbours: Modi

| | Apr 30, 2017, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India will launch the South Asia Satellite on May 5, which will be an "invaluable gift" to South Asia.

During his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, Modi said: "My dear countrymen, India has always advanced on the path of progress in the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas… inclusive development for all. And when we say Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, it is not limited to the confines of India. It applies to the global context too."

"May our neighbouring countries be with us in our journey, may they develop equally," he said.

Modi said there are many projects under way. On the 5th of May, India will launch the South Asia Satellite.

"The capacities of this satellite and the facilities it provides will go a long way in addressing South Asia’s economic and developmental priorities. Natural resources mapping, tele medicine, the field of education, deeper IT connectivity or fostering people to people contact - this satellite will prove to be a boon in the progress of the entire region," said he.

He said this will be an important step by India to enhance co-operation with the entire South Asia and that "it is an invaluable gift."

"This is an appropriate example of our commitment towards South Asia. I welcome all the South Asian countries who have joined us on the South Asia Satellite in this momentous endeavour…. My best wishes to them," said he.
 

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