Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged viewpoints on Tuesday on best practices to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

In an official statement, El-Sisi’s spokesman Bassam Rady said the president had received a phone call from Modi.

El-Sisi praised the historic bilateral relations between the two countries, affirming Egypt’s keenness to push forward with cooperation at various levels, especially in trade, investment and medical cooperation.

Modi stressed his country’s appreciation for its close and extended ties with Egypt, according to the statement.

The Indian premier also praised Egypt’s political weight, both domestically and internationally.