India's Pharma capabilities will remain available to world against COVID-19 Fight: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India's productive capabilities in pharmaceutical sector would remain available for assisting citizens of world as countries fight COVID-19 pandemic. He also said partnership between India and Canada is vital to fighting pandemic. In a tweet, PM Modi said he spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

"Thanked him for looking after Indian citizens in Canada in se difficult times," he said.

"Collaboration and partnership between India and Canada is vital to fighting pandemic, including through medical research and supply chain manment," prime minister said.

A statement later said Prime Minister Modi conveyed assurance that India's productive capabilities in pharmaceutical sector would remain available for assisting citizens of world, including those of Canada, to best of New Delhi's abilities. two leaders agreed that partnership between India and Canada could contribute meaningfully to global effort to fight pandemic, especially through collaboration in research and techlogy aimed at finding a vaccine or rapeutic solutions to COVID-19.

two leaders discussed prevailing global situation regarding COVID-19 outbreak. y agreed on importance of global solidarity and coordination, maintenance of supply chains, and collaborative research activities, statement said. PM Modi thanked Canadian prime minister for assistance and support extended to Indian citizens, especially students, in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau appreciated support provided by Indian government for Canadian citizens in India.