Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison.
Modi conveyed his appreciation for the prompt and
generous support extended by the government and people of Australia for
India’s fight against the second wave of COVID-19.
The two Leaders agreed on the need to ensure affordable and equitable
access to vaccines and medicines for containing COVID globally. Prime
Minister sought Australia's support for the initiative taken at the WTO
by India and South Africa to seek a temporary waiver under TRIPS in this
context.
The leaders took note of the progress made in the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since the Virtual Summit held on 4 June 2020 and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation and foster people-to-people ties.
The Leaders also discussed regional issues and reiterated the importance of working together for a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The leaders took note of the progress made in the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since the Virtual Summit held on 4 June 2020 and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation and foster people-to-people ties.
The Leaders also discussed regional issues and reiterated the importance of working together for a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.