New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Chinese FM Yi during the conversation, conveyed China's sympathies to India as it continues to struggle against the deadly virus. During the call, both sides discussed at length the issue of full and sincere implementation of the Moscow Agreement of complete disengagement at all friction points along the LAC and full restoration of peace and tranquillity in Eastern Ladakh. The duo has also agreed to continue discussions in this respect.
They also discussed the international cooperation on public health response to this difficult situation. India and China are engaged in a bitter stand-off on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh since May last year.
Taking to Twitter, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said, "Received a call from State Councilor and FM Wang Yi conveying China’s sympathies at the Covid challenge now faced by India. Discussed the international cooperation aspects of the public health response to this difficult situation".
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The Minister has also highlighted the importance of supply chains and air flights being kept open in these circumstances. He also welcomed his counterpart's assurances in that regard, as also more openness to Indian chartered flights, he added.
Earlier today, expressing concern over the surge in covid cases, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Xi said, "I am very concerned about the recent situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in India. On behalf of the Chinese Government and people, as well as in my name, I would like to express sincere sympathies to the Indian Government and people".