PM Modi, his Canadian counterpart emphasise to strengthen multilateral institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have emphasised the need to strengthen multilateral institutions including the World Health Organization (WHO). Prime Minister Modi yesterday spoke on phone with the Canadian Prime Minister. During their telephonic conversation, the two leaders agreed to work together closely at various international fora, on health, social, economic and political issues.

 

The leaders d each other about the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic in India and Canada. They also discussed the possibilities of international collaboration to address the health and



economic crisis.  The leaders agreed that the India-Canada partnership can be a force for good in the post-COVID world, including for advancing humanitarian values in the global discourse.

 

Prime Minister Modi warmly appreciated the assistance extended by Canadian authorities in recent days to the Indian citizens in Canada, and for facilitating their repatriation to India. Prime Minister Trudeau also expressed his happiness at the facilitation offered for the return of Canadian citizens from India. The two leaders agreed to continue their mutual consultations in coming days.