PM Modi dials Myanmar leader Suu Kyi to discusses coronavirus situation

Had a good discussion with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,' the prime minister said in a tweet.

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, left, and PM Narendra Modi pose for the media ahead of their meeting in New Delhi, India. | AP 

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the evolving COVID-19 situation with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday.

"Had a good discussion with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi," the prime minister said in a tweet.

They discussed the evolving COVID-19 scenario and "agreed to work together to address the challenges in the spirit of our excellent bilateral ties and India's neighbourhood first policy," he added.