Indian Prime Minister calls Myanmar State Counsellor to discuss COVID-19 prevention

30 April 2020
Indian Prime Minister calls Myanmar State Counsellor to discuss COVID-19 prevention
(File) Indian Prime minster Narendra Modi (R) with Myanmar's State counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, prior to a bilateral meeting on the sideline of the ASEAN - India Commemorative Summit in New Delhi, India, 24 January 2018. Photo: EPA

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi today to discuss how both countries are handling the spread of the coronavirus. 

The leaders discussed the evolving COVID 19 scenario in the domestic and regional contexts and updated each other on the steps being taken to control the spread of the pandemic.

Underlining the importance of Myanmar as a vital pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, Prime Minister Modi conveyed India's readiness to provide all possible support to Myanmar for mitigating the health and economic impact of COVID 19.

The Indian Prime Minister assured all possible support by Government of India for Myanmar citizens present in India, and thanked the State Counsellor for the cooperation being extended by Myanmar authorities to Indian citizens in Myanmar. The leaders agreed to remain in touch and work together to address the present and future challenges posed by COVID-19.