South Asia satellite will help India cement ties with neighbours: Prez

May 05, 2017 21:27

President Pranab Mukherjee today said the launch of a South Asia Satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation will help India cement its ties with neighbours.

He also congratulated the ISRO on the successful launch of the South Asia satellite-GSAT-09.

"The launch of the South Asia satellite which enables a range of services in the areas of telecommunication and broadcasting will go a long way in meeting the developmental needs of the countries of South Asia.

"I am confident that the project will promote friendship and cooperation and help further cement ties between India and her neighbours," the president said in a message to A S Kiran Kumar, the secretary of the Department of Space and ISRO. -- PTI

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