Prime Minister Narendra
Modi had a telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden
yesterday. The leaders discussed the evolving COVID-19 situation in both
countries in detail. The discussion covered India’s ongoing efforts to
contain the second wave of the pandemic through expedited vaccination
efforts and ensuring supply of critical medicines, therapeutics and
healthcare equipment.
President Biden conveyed solidarity with India and affirmed that the
United States is determined to support India’s efforts by quickly
deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators and identifying
sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of
Covishield vaccines.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for the offer
of assistance and support from the US Government. He mentioned India's
commitment to contain the COVID-19 pandemic globally through Vaccine
Maitri and its participation in COVAX and the Quad Vaccine Initiatives.
The Prime Minister underscored the need to ensure smooth and open supply
chains of raw materials and inputs required for manufacture of
vaccines, medicines and therapeutics related to COVID-19.
Both leaders underlined the potential of the India-US partnership in
vaccine development and supply to address the COVID-19 pandemic and
directed their officials to maintain close coordination and cooperation
in their efforts in this domain.
Mr Modi also informed Mr Biden about India's initiative at the World
Trade Organization for a relaxation in the norms of the Agreement on
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights(TRIPS) to ensure
quick and affordable access to vaccines and medicines for developing
countries.
In a tweet after the conversation, Mr Modi said his discussion with the
US President also underscored the importance of smooth and efficient
supply chains of vaccine raw materials and medicines.
US President Joe Biden assured to provide assistance to India to deal
with the Covid-19 pandemic. In a tweet yesterday, Mr. Biden said he
spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pledged America’s full
support to provide emergency assistance and resources in the fight
against COVID-19. He said, India was there for America, and America will
be there for India.
Social media is bold.
Social media is young.
Social media raises questions.
Social media is not satisfied with an answer.
Social media looks at the big picture.
Social media is interested in every detail.
social media is curious.
Social media is free.
Social media is irreplaceable.
But never irrelevant.
Social media is you.
(With input from news agency language)
If you like this story, share it with a friend!
We are a non-profit organization. Help us financially to keep our journalism free from government and corporate pressure
0 Comments