In a major diplomatic signal to the region as well as the global community, India's prime minister-designate Narendra Modi has invited heads of all the eight SAARC countries, including Pakistan, for his oath-taking ceremony May 26.<br /><br />Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh has written to the SAARC heads inviting them for the swearing-in ceremony in the open forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace.<br /><br />"The letters to the SAARC heads are being sent for the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 26 (Monday)," official sources said. SAARC comprises, besides India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan and Afghanistan.<br /><br />However, all eyes are on Pakistan to see if Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will accept the unexpected invitation. <br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
