PM Modi's meetings with foreign dignitaries on hold in wake of Covid-19 situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reduced his in-person interactions with foreign delegations in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases across the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to reduce his in-person interactions with foreign delegations and dignitaries in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases in India and across the world. On Wednesday, a French foreign minister was scheduled to call on PM Modi during his official visit to India, but the meeting was cancelled citing the Covid-19 situation as the reason, sources told India Today. Sources said PM Modi will be focussing on Covid related meetings in the coming days and therefore, he will not entertain any foreign guests.