PM Modi, Portuguese PM review pandemic, bilateral issues

File Photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PIB)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Portuguese PM Antonio Luís Santos da Costa on Tuesday reviewed Covid-19 pandemic situation and bilateral issues over phone, said a PMO press release.

The two leaders reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the two countries. They noted the importance of quick and equitable distribution of vaccines for ending of the pandemic, the release said.  

“Prime Minister Modi briefed PM Costa on India’s vaccination drive, as well as the support extended by India to more than 70 countries so far. He assured that India would continue supporting the vaccination efforts of other countries to the best of its capacities.”

The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in the India-Portugal partnership in the last few years, the PMO said, adding that they also reviewed preparations for the first ever India-EU Leaders’ Meeting, scheduled to take place under the Portuguese Presidency of the EU in Porto in May 2021.

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the role being played by Prime Minister Costa for strengthening the India-EU Strategic Partnership, and said that he was looking forward to meeting him in Porto. (PR)

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