NEW DELHI: Pakistan has decided to “opt out” of the ambitious SAARC satellite project which was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for all member countries of the regional grouping nearly one-and-half-years back.
Modi, during last SAARC Summit in Nepal in November 2014, had announced India’s decision to develop the satellite to benefit all member countries in various fields including telecommunication and tele-medicine.
“Pakistan has decided to opt out of the satellite project. So it cannot be called a SAARC satellite. It will be a South Asia satellite,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.
In June 2014, Modi had asked ISRO to develop the satellite which can be dedicated as a “gift” to the neighbouring countries. (AGENCIES)
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