Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates via video conferencing on May 14. The dignitaries discussed the global response to COVID-19. They also discussed the importance of global coordination on scientific innovation and R&D to combat COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi underlined the conscious approach that India has adopted in its fight against the health crisis-an approach based on ensuring public engagement through appropriate messaging. He appreciated health related work being done by Gates Foundation not only in India but also in many other parts of the world, including for coordinating global response to COVID-19.