Pompeo holds talks with India, others to discuss Covid-19 response

Last week, Pompeo had said that the United States can partner with several countries across the globe, including India, in view of the threat posed by Chinese military capabilities

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Wednesday held discussions with Foreign Ministers of several countries including India over the Covid-19 pandemic response and discussed the importance of cooperation in reopening economies and fighting disinformation.

"Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, and the Republic of Korea. Secretary Pompeo and his counterparts discussed the importance of continued close coordination in response to the Covid-19 pandemic," said State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus.

During the meeting, Pompeo said that "They (Ministers) noted the importance of close cooperation in reopening our economies and