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Imran Khan discusses COVID-19 with Justin Trudeau


ISLAMABAD: PM Imran Khan talked to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on phone and discussed the situation arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Imran Khan pointing towards virus-crisis offered profound condolences over the loss of precious lives. Prime Minister terming the pandemic as unprecedented calamity, called for closer international cooperation.

PM Imran Khan said that Pakistan along with other developing countries was confronted with the twin challenge of saving lives and containing the infection, while simultaneously handling the economy affected by shutdowns.

Stressing on the need to create greater fiscal space for developing countries to save lives, and undertake coordinated action to ward off socioeconomic challenges, the premier hoped that Canada
Imran Khan and Justin Trudeau also  discussed the status of repatriation of each other’s stranded nationals from their respective countries. Prime Minister expressed deep concern over demonisation of the Muslim minority in India in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Imran Khan also grasped at this opportunity to brief Justin Trudeau of the situation in IOJ&K, where the communication restrictions and lack of unfettered access to medical and other essential

It may be recalled that Trudeau had experienced the menace of COVID-19 very closely. After returning from a trip to London the wife of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, had tested positive for coronavirus. PM’s office at that time stated: “She will remain in isolation for the time being. Canada The prime minister himself is well and will continue to fully assume his duties and will address Canadians.”

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