COVID: Modi holds talks with Swedish PM

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New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a telephonic conversation with his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven, as the two leaders discussed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the steps being taken in their respective countries for controlling its health and economic impacts.

During the conversation, both the leaders agreed on the potential for collaboration and data sharing between Indian and Swedish researchers and scientists, which would also contribute to the global efforts against COVID-19, the PMO said in a statement.

The two leaders also promised to provide necessary facilitation and assistance for each other’s citizens, who may be stranded due to ongoing travel restrictions.

They also agreed that their officials would remain in touch to optimise availability of medical supplies for fighting COVID-19.