New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his counterpart from Singapore Lee Hsien Loong and exchanged views on the health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“They updated each other on the measures being adopted in their respective countries to tackle the pandemic and its economic and social effects,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Prime Minister promised to provide all possible support for maintaining supplies of essential goods, including medical products, to Singapore.
He also expressed his appreciation for the support being extended to Indian citizens in Singapore.
“Both leaders stressed the importance of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership in the present context. They agreed to work together to address the present and future challenges posed by COVID-19,” it added.
Mr Modi also conveyed his best wishes for the health and wellbeing of the people of Singapore during the present crisis.
