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Times like these bring friends closer: PM Modi after Trump thanks him for drug export

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 9, 2020 11:10 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to Donald Trump after the US President thanked India for clearing the export ...

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to Donald Trump after the US President thanked India for clearing the export of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug believed effective in the treatment of coronavirus. India shall do everything possible to help humanity's fight against COVID-19. We shall win this together," PM Modi tweeted.Thanking India and PM Modi, the American President said India's help during this crisis will not be forgotten.

"Extraordinary times require even closer cooperation between friends. Thank you India and the Indian people for the decision on HCQ. Will not be forgotten! Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your strong leadership in helping not just India, but humanity, in this fight!" Mr Trump tweeted on Wednesday.He later described PM Modi as "terrific" for allowing the export of the key drug. Over 30 countries had requested India to lift the ban on the export of  hydroxychloroquine. Donald Trump had warned of "retaliation" if India did not agree to export hydroxychloroquine.

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