British PM calls Modi to discuss coronavirus crisis

March 12, 2020 22:22

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the coordinated international efforts required to tackle the spread of deadly coronavirus.

The deadly virus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,600 lives and infected more than 124,330 people across 118 countries and territories.

"The PM spoke to Indian Prime Minister Modi today. They discussed the coronavirus outbreak and emphasised the importance of coordinated international efforts to tackle the spread of the virus," a Downing Street spokesperson said.

A statement issued by the Indian Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi said the two leaders expressed their desire to further strengthen the India-UK Strategic Partnership in the new decade.

"They agreed that it would be useful to formulate a comprehensive roadmap towards this objective," the PMO statement said.

Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries testing positive for coronavirus, and wished her a speedy recovery.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the cooperation between India and UK in the field of climate change, especially with reference to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.

-- PTI

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