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PM Modi offers help to Xi to deal with virus outbreak
Why is it in news?
- India has offered assistance to China to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, sources said on Sunday.
- Mr. Modi also conveyed appreciation for China’s support in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Wuhan.
More in news
- Evacuation of 645 citizens: India has evacuated 645 citizens from Wuhan so far. All of them have tested negative for coronavirus.
- Chinese statement: Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong on Wednesday said China is ready to work with India to strengthen communication and coordination, and to safeguard the health and safety of Indian citizens in China.
- Timing of the gesture: India’s gesture came two days after Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about Beijing’s preparedness to deal with the spread of the virus.
- Casualties and spread of n-Coronavirus: China’s National Health Commission recorded 89 deaths on Saturday, pushing the total deaths to 811.
Source
The Hindu