PM Modi assures Irish PM Varadkar: 'Will jointly address COVID-19 challenges'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on April 22 with his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar to discuss challenges of coronavirus pandemic. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi said that both countries share “similar approaches” on several international issues and will furr strengn partnership to jointly address challenges.

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'Ermous contribution'

PM Modi has been holding a series of discussion with world leaders over phone calls to exchange views over ongoing crisis and way to tackle situation. Following call between two leaders, Varadkar said that y have agreed for deeper cooperation in pharma and medicine sectors. Irish Prime Minister also said that he has thanked PM Modi for India’s contribution to country’s health service through its staff.

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India has assured its friendly neighbours and allies of cooperation and has continued assisting foreign nations in a show of solidarity. Recently, India contributed towards medical supplies for Mauritius which reached island nation on April 15. It also sent a rapid response team to Kuwait comprising 15 Indian doctors and health care professionals to provide medical assistance in testing.

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