Putin, Maduro discuss coronavirus situation over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro discussed the recent situation in connection with the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic during a phone conversation on Monday, the Kremlin said in a statement.

"The importance was noted of the adoption by the international community of coordinated measures to combat the new global threat, including the initiative put forward by Vladimir Putin to create 'green corridors' free from trade wars and sanctions during the crisis for deliveries of medicines, food, equipment and technologies," it said.

"Nicolas Maduro expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by the Russian side, including supplies of testing systems," it added.

Putin and Maduro also touched upon other pressing issues on the international agenda and issues of bilateral cooperation, according to the statement.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)