INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, April 10
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today held telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
The two prime
ministers discussed the present situation amidst the fight against COV- ID-19 and agreed to further intensify the ongoing efforts, according
to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the context of present state of lockdown in both the countries, the two
prime ministers agreed to look after the welfare and medical care of the citizens of the two countries living in each other territory.
PM
Oli, on behalf of the Government of Nepal and the people, thanked the Government of India, its people and Prime Minister Modi for the supply
of essential medicines and medical logistics that are in pipeline.
The two prime ministers expressed satisfaction over the smooth supply of
essential goods across the border and underlined the need for ensuring its continuity in the present situation.
The two prime ministers also
expressed satisfaction that the video conference of the SAARC leaders provided a timely impetus to all countries in the region to intensify
their efforts in the fight against the pandemic.
PM Oli extended condolences to the Government of India, its people as well as to the
bereaved family members of those who lost lives due to coronavirus in India
The Indian PM appreciated the determination of the people of Nepal to fight the novel coronavirus, according to MoFA release.
During the
conversation, the two prime ministers also touched upon the multi-dimensional friendly relations existing between the two countries and
stressed on further consolidating and strengthening the relations for mutual benefit.
The Indian prime minister also wrote on twitter that
he spoke with PM Oli over the phone and discussed COVID-19 crisis
Modi tweeted, &We discussed the prevailing situation due to COV- ID-19
I appreciate the determination of people of Nepal to fight this challenge
We stand in solidarity with Nepal in our common fight against COVID-19.&
Meanwhile a press release issued by the Indian Prime Minister
Office stated that PM Modi appreciated the response and management of the current crisis by the Government of Nepal under the leadership of
Prime Minister Oli.
The two leaders shared views on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the challenges it posed to health and safety of citizens
of both the countries and the region, read the release.
Modi reiterated India commitment to ensuring all possible support to Nepal effort in
fighting the global pandemic
The two leaders agreed that their experts and officials would continue to closely consult and coordinate with each other on all issues
arising out of the COVID-19 contagion, including facilitating cross-border supplies of essential commodities.
A version of this article
appears in e-paper on April 11, 2020 of The Himalayan Times.
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