Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and agreed experts from both sides will consult each other while researching solutions to the disease.

They shared information about the steps taken in their countries to tackle the pandemic. According to a release from the PMO, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the technology-based response deployed by South Korea for managing the crisis.

In his telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Modi also expressed appreciation to the South Korean government for facilitating supplies and transport of medical equipment being sourced by Indian companies.Recalling his visit to South Korea last year, he expressed satisfaction at the increasingly close ties between the two countries.

President Moon Jae-in appreciated the way Indian authorities have motivated the vast Indian population for fighting the pandemic with the unity of purpose.He thanked Prime Minister for the support being provided by Indian authorities to Korean citizens in India.

The two leaders agreed that their experts would continue to consult each other and share experiences as they research solutions for COVID-19.

Had a telephone conversation with President @moonriver365 on the prevailing COVID-19 situation and how we can fight this pandemic through cooperation and leveraging the power of technology. https://t.co/e51GAApSaP

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2020

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