"The leaders discussed the events associated with the coronavirus pandemic, as well as efforts to combat the virus," RIA Novosti quoted Dira as saying.

It is noted that the parties also discussed "important bilateral issues, including telecommunications."

Earlier it was reported that the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau revealed infection with the coronavirus infection COVID-19.

On March 11, the World Health Organization announced a pandemic of coronavirus infection COVID-19 in the world.