New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a telephonic conversation with President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, as both the leaders discussed COVID-19 global pandemic and the challenges it posed to the global health systems and economic situation.
During the conversation, PM Modi warmly recalled his visit to the Republic of Korea last year, and expressed satisfaction at the increasingly close ties between both countries, PMO said in a statement.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the technology-based response deployed by the Republic of Korea for managing the crisis, said an official statement.
President Moon Jai-In also appreciated the way Indian authorities have motivated the vast Indian population for fighting the pandemic with unity of purpose, it added.
The Korean President thanked PM Modi for the support being provided by Indian authorities to Korean citizens in India.
Responding to this, the PM expressed appreciation to the ROK government for facilitating supplies and transport of medical equipment being sourced by Indian companies.
The two leaders agreed that their experts would continue to consult each other and share experiences, as they research solutions for COVID-19, the PMO stated.
PM Modi also conveyed his best wishes to President Moon for the forthcoming National Assembly Elections in ROK.
