A series of high-level virtual meetings are planned for next fortnight as surging COVID cases have made it difficult for physical engagement. Coming Monday will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson interact even as the latter's visit to India got deferred due to rising covid cases in India. This is the second time PM Boris's India visit is deferred. Also read COVID-19: UK PM Boris Johnson defers India visit again amid surge in casesPM Modi will also take part in US President Joe Biden's virtual climate summit that will take place on Thursday and Friday. The Indian PM is among 40 world leaders who have been invited to the virtual climate summit.

Source: dna April 21, 2021 14:03 UTC