Prime Ministers of India and Japan discuss ‘Quad’, COVID-19
The Hindu
5G, submarine cables, strengthening of industrial competitiveness, diversification of supply chains figure in talks
India and Japan on Monday resolved to fight the COVID-19 pandemic jointly, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The observations on COVID-19 featured during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide which reviewed the status of ongoing initiatives like the ‘Quad’ involving Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. and pledged to complete bilateral developmental schemes. “They highlighted the importance of close India-Japan cooperation to overcome these challenges, such as by working together to create resilient, diversified and trustworthy supply chains, ensuring reliable supply of critical materials and technologies, and developing new partnerships in manufacturing and skill development,” said the MEA. Japan is under strict measures aimed at containing the pandemic which has intensified in an unprecedented manner in India prompting assistance from several foreign partners. Over the last year of the pandemic, both sides have assisted stranded citizens who were unable to travel home on time. The two leaders agreed to continue with such cooperation.More Related News