New Delhi: In keeping with his initiative of forging cooperation and helping international community to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with his counterpart from Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on phone.
The two leaders discussed the regional situation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and briefed each other about the steps being taken to mitigate its effects in the respective country, the Prime Minister Office (PMO) said in a statement
During their call, booth leaders expressed happiness at the progress made in implementing the special arrangements agreed on March 15 between the leaders of the SAARC countries.
Mr Modi thanked his Bangladeshi counterpart for contribution of 1.5 million dollars towards SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
The Bangladeshi prime minister also appreciated Mr Modi for taking lead in coordinating efforts to combat COVID 19 in the region and for supplying aid to Bangladesh, both in terms of medical supplies and capacity building.
They expressed satisfaction at continuation of supply of essential items across the border through road, rail, inland waterways and air.
Recalling the shared bonds of history, culture, language and fraternal ties, Mr Modi expressed satisfaction at the state of bilateral relations and ensured India’s readiness to help Bangladesh in containing the spread of COVID-19 and in mitigating the health and economic impact of the pandemic.
The prime minister conveyed greetings to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramzaan.
He also conveyed his best wishes for the good health and well-being of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and all the friendly people of Bangladesh, in this historic Mujib Barsho.
