<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel over phone today. The two leaders discussed the COVID-19 pandemic situation in India and the European Union and responses to it. They appreciated mutual cooperation extended in the face of the pandemic, including for ensuring supplies of essential pharmaceutical products. The leaders recognized the importance of regional and global coordination to effectively address the health and economic impact of COVID-19.<br />'' <br />'' The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-EU strategic partnership. They agreed that their officials would work together to prepare a substantive agenda for the next India-EU Summit meeting. The leaders agreed to remain in touch on the evolving dimensions of the crisis as well as the post-COVID context.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, he had an excellent discussion with President of the European Council Charles Michel on how India and Europe can cooperate during the COVID-19 crisis for protecting global health and contributing to global economic recovery.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />''In a series of tweets, Mr Modi said the India-EU partnership has tremendous potential in many areas, including scientific research and innovation.</span><br />