Fighting COVID-19 together features in talks between Modi, Japanese PM

In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga reviewed the progress in various ongoing bilateral initiatives. The two leaders also held talks over fighting the COVID-19 pandemic together.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed with his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga cooperation in diverse areas, including high technology, skill development and in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic together.

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In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders reviewed the progress in various ongoing bilateral initiatives.

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"Spoke to PM @sugawitter of Japan on phone. We reviewed the progress in various ongoing bilateral initiatives. We also discussed our cooperation in diverse areas including high technology, skill development and in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic together," Modi tweeted.

They decided to work together to create resilient, diversified and trustworthy supply chains, ensuring a reliable supply of critical materials and technologies, and developing new partnerships in manufacturing and skill development.

The two leaders emphasized the need for early operationalisation of the Specified Skilled workers (SSW) agreement to synergise their strengths and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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They also highlighted the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project as a shining example of their cooperation and welcomed steady progress in its execution.

The two leaders appreciated the support and facilitation provided to resident citizens in each other’s country during the COVID-19 pandemic and agreed to continue such coordination.

Prime Minister Modi also thanked PM Suga for assisting India in combating the pandemic. He also expressed hope that he would be able to receive Prime Minister Suga in India at the earliest shortly once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes.

(with agency inputs)

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