Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and the two leaders discussed situation created by Covid-19 and responses to the challenge.
“The two leaders discussed the situation of and responses to the Covid-19 pandemic in India and the European Union. They appreciated mutual cooperation extended in the face of the pandemic, including for ensuring supplies of essential pharmaceutical products,” a PMO release said.
Both the leaders recognized the importance of regional and global coordination to effectively address the health and economic impact of Covid-19.
They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-EU strategic partnership and agreed that their officials would work together to prepare a substantive agenda for the next India-EU Summit meeting.
The leaders also agreed to remain in touch on the evolving dimensions of the crisis as well as the post-Covid context.
The Prime Minister said in a tweet later that he had excellent discussion with the President of the European Council and the India-EU partnership has tremendous potential in many areas, including scientific research and innovation.
“Had an excellent discussion with @eucopresident H.E. Charles Michel on how India and Europe can cooperate during the Covid-19 crisis for protecting global health and contributing to global economic recovery,” he said.
{{/usCountry}}“Had an excellent discussion with @eucopresident H.E. Charles Michel on how India and Europe can cooperate during the Covid-19 crisis for protecting global health and contributing to global economic recovery,” he said.
{{/usCountry}}Michel said he welcomes India’s leadership in tackling the virus in the region and globally.
“Spoke today with @narendramodi about how EU and India can drive greater global cooperation in fighting Covid-19. I welcome India’s leadership in tackling the virus in the region and globally. We also discussed our strategic partnership, as a catalyst for economic recovery,” he said.