Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he spoke with United States President Joe Biden about the coronavirus crisis in India, discuss...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he spoke with United States President Joe Biden about the coronavirus crisis in India, discussing supply chains for Covid vaccine raw materials, healthcare equipment and medicines. On, Sunday Biden said his country would send medical supplies to India to help fight the pandemic.
Biden conveyed solidarity with India and affirmed that the United States was determined to support India’s efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics and ventilators. The US president also identified sources of raw material urgently needed for India’s manufacture of the Covishield, according to a release by the Prime Minister’s Office.
“Both leaders underlined the potential of the India-US partnership in vaccine development and supply to address the Covid-19 pandemic, and directed their respective officials to maintain close coordination and cooperation in their efforts in this domain,” it said.
My discussion with @POTUS @JoeBiden also underscored the importance of smooth and efficient supply chains of vaccine raw materials and medicines. India-US healthcare partnership can address the global challenge of COVID-19.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2021
The White House in a statement said Biden and Modi committed that they will work closely together in the fight against Covid. “The US president pledged America’s steadfast support for the people of India who have been...
