Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa spoke on Saturday and discussed issues relevant to the bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including the coronavirus pandemic, an Indian government’s statement said. The Indian Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the leaders “reviewed topical developments and the ongoing cooperation between both countries in bilateral and multilateral forums.”“They agreed to maintain regular contact between relevant officials, including in the context of the continuing COVID-19 challenges. Prime Minister reiterated the importance of Sri Lanka to India’s Neighbourhood First policy,” the PMO’s statement added. We discussed issues relevant to our bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including in the context of COVID-19,” PM Modi said. We discussed issues relevant to our bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including in the context of COVID-19.

Source: The Nation March 13, 2021 11:37 UTC