Through video conference, Jaishankar discusses coronavirus with Afghan FM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to his Afghanistan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar and discussed humanitarian assistance including food and medical supplies during coronavirus crisis.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to his Afghstan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar and discussed humtarian assistance including food and medical supplies during coronavirus crisis.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said that he discussed wide range of issues with Atmar including coronavirus challenge and humtarian assistance including food and medical supplies.

"Virtual diplomacy today included a wide-ranging meeting with FM @MHaneefAtmar of Afghstan. Reviewed our bilateral cooperation, ensuring that the development partnership continues strongly," Jaishankar tweeted

"Discussed the coronavirus challenge and humtarian assistance, including food & medical supplies. Also stressed the safety and well-being of the Sikh community. Talks covered the latest developments on the Afghstan peace efforts," he added.

India recently gifted Afghstan with the consignments of hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol tablets to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Afghan President Ashraf Gh had thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing essential medical supplies.

On April 12, New Delhi shipped the first consignment of 5,022 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat to Kabul to ensure food security during difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

( With inputs from ANI )