Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Saarc nations over COVID -19 via video conference on Sunday. The prime minister said, "As we prepare to face this challenge, let me briefly share India’s experience of combating the spread of this virus so far. ​“Prepare, but don’t panic” has been our guiding mantra." "I would like to thank you all for joining this special session.I especially thank our friend, Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli who has joined us immediately after his recent surgery.I wish him speedy recovery," said the prime minister. Modi said, " SAARC nations need to remain vigilant even though we only have roughly 150 cases so far."