Following is edited excerpt of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s speech at the 11th meeting of Inter-State Council, held in New Delhi on July 16:I am happy that the government of India has convened this meeting of the Inter-State Council, though after a long gap. It is a pity that this national forum has not been active over the years. Let me take this opportunity to strongly recommend that at least two meetings be held every year to discuss well-defined agenda, suggested by state governments and the ministries of the government of India.