<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih on the health and economic challenges the COVID-19 pandemic poses for the island nation.</p>.<p>"The special bond between India and Maldives strengthens our resolve to fight this common enemy together," the prime minister tweeted. </p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-rajya-sabha-lok-sabha-secretariats-begin-working-indias-tally-exceeds-17300-827545.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend in this challenging time, he said. </p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih on the health and economic challenges the COVID-19 pandemic poses for the island nation.</p>.<p>"The special bond between India and Maldives strengthens our resolve to fight this common enemy together," the prime minister tweeted. </p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-rajya-sabha-lok-sabha-secretariats-begin-working-indias-tally-exceeds-17300-827545.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend in this challenging time, he said. </p>