NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to his Japan and Nepal counterparts, Shinzo Abe and K P Oli respectively, on the Covid-19 crisis and steps taken to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. In his conversation with Oli, Modi reiterated India’s commitment for ensuring all possible support and assistance for Nepal’s efforts in fighting this global pandemic . The two leaders agreed that their experts and officials would continue to closely consult and coordinate with each other on all issues arising out of the Covid-19 situation, including for facilitating cross-border supplies of essential commodities.“Prime Minister Oli reiterated his appreciation for PM Modi’s initiative in coordinating the response to the pandemic among Saarc countries. He also expressed his thanks for the bilateral support provided to Nepal by India,” said the government in a statement. In the conversation with Abe, the two leaders discussed the global health and economic challenges emerging out of the Covid-19 pandemic.