Trudeau and Modi discussed several matters over the call, including COVID-19 vaccine production and supply, recent protests, and climate change.
Trudeau and Modi discussed several matters over the call, including COVID-19 vaccine production and supply, recent protests, and climate change. On Feb. 10, 2021, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Canada appreciated PM Modi for his efforts and perspective on handling the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing the need to protect their people's health and provide economic support for their citizens. India's effort in producing and supplying the COVID-19 vaccine was also highlighted during the call. Trudeau notified Canada's requirement of the COVID-19 vaccine from India, for which Modi assured that India would do its best to assist them. They also exchanged their views on climate change, global trade, strengthing the global economy, the recent protests in India, and the importance of resolving issues through discussion. The leaders emphasized continuing the 'Canada-India strategic partnership on vital geopolitical issues.
In Dec 2020, PM Trudeau had expressed his concern over the farmers' protest in India. He showed his support for Indian farmers' right to peaceful demonstrations. The Hindu reports that many familiar Canadian personalities had supported the farmers' agitation in India. The farmers in India are protesting over three reform farm bills from Sep. 2020. Around eleven rounds of talks between the government and farmers' representatives were held, but it remains inconclusive.
PM Trudeau indeed called PM Modi to discuss several issues where he also spoke of the farmers' protests. Hence the claim is marked as Partly True.
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