Prime Minister Narendra Modi Discusses Covid Situation With President Biden, Stresses India-US Partnership

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with US President Joe Biden on Monday, on the Covid-19 situation, underscoring that a partnership in health care between India and the US can address the challenges arising out of the global pandemic.

“My discussion with POTUS @JoeBiden also underscored the importance of smooth and efficient supply chains of vaccine raw materials and medicines. India-US healthcare partnership can address the global challenge of Covid-19,” Modi said in another tweet.

PM Modi conveyed his “heartfelt appreciation for the offer of assistance and support” from the US and mentioned India’s commitment to contain the pandemic globally through “Vaccine Maitri, and its participation in COVAX and the Quad Vaccine Initiatives”.

Both leaders underlined the potential of the India-US partnership in vaccine development and supply to address the Covid-19 pandemic, and directed their respective officials to maintain close coordination and cooperation in their efforts in this domain, said in a press meet.

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