New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday held discussions with UK Minister Tariq Ahmad on important bilateral matters, including cooperation on a vaccine for COVID-19.

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The two leaders also discussed strengthening of bilateral cooperation at multilateral fora.  

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"Had an excellent discussion with the UK MoS Lord @tariqahmadbt. Exchanged views on important bilateral matters including trade and commerce, cooperation on vaccine for #COVID19 as well as strengthening our cooperation in multilateral fora," Muraleedharan said in a tweet.

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