Austria President, Narendra Modi discuss COVID-19 pandemic
New Delhi/IBNS: Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria, on Tuesday when they discussed the issue of COVID-19 pademic.
The Austrian President condoled the damage caused in India by Cyclone Amphan.
The leaders exchanged views on measures taken in their countries to manage the adverse health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They agreed on the importance of international collaboration to deal with the present challenges, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Both the leaders reiterated their shared desire to further strengthen and diversify India-Austria relations in the post-Covid world. The Prime Minister highlighted the opportunities for enhanced cooperation in sectors like infrastructure, technology, research and innovation, SMEs, etc.
The leaders shared the hope that the world would soon overcome the current health crisis, so as to be able to focus on longer-term concerns like the health of the environment.
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