New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a telephonic conversation with President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, to discuss about the spread and effect of coronavirus in their regions and around the world.
The Indonesian President thanked PM Modi and the Government of India for supplies of pharmaceutical products to Indonesia.
PM Modi assured him that India would do its best to prevent disruption in supplies of medical products or the other commodities traded between the two countries.
The two leaders discussed issues related to their citizens present in each other’s countries, and agreed that their teams would remain in touch to ensure all possible facilitation in this regard, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
PM Modi underlined the fact that Indonesia is an important maritime partner in India’s extended neighborhood, and the strength of the bilateral relationship would help both countries in fighting the effects of the pandemic.
He also conveyed greetings for the Holy Month of Ramadan to President Widodo and to the people of Indonesia.
The PM also wrote on Twitter later: “Discussed COVID-19 pandemic with good friend President @Jokowi. As close maritime neighbours and Comprehensive Strategic Partners, close cooperation between India and Indonesia will be important to deal with the health and economic challenges posed by this crisis.”
Discussed COVID-19 pandemic with good friend President @Jokowi. As close maritime neighbours and Compreshensive Strategic Partners, close cooperation between India and Indonesia will be important to deal with the health and economic challenges posed by this crisis.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2020
So far, around 9,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Indonesia with around 765 fatalities.
