Russia on Thursday despatched 22 tonnes of medical provides to India to help the nation in its battle towards the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Two planes operated by the Russian EMERCOM landed in India this morning, carrying 20 oxygen manufacturing models, 75 ventilators, and a pair of,00,000 packs of medicines, in accordance with a press release launched by the Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay R Kudashev.
“Russia is closely watching the situation in India, which is becoming more and more alarming with unprecedented spread of the coronavirus infection. We sincerely empathise with the Indian people due to our traditionally warm and friendly relations,” Kudashev stated.
“The Russian Federation decided to send humanitarian assistance to India in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our two countries, as well as in the context of our anti-Covid-19 cooperation,” he added.
Kudashev went on to focus on the upcoming supply of Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine ranging from May 1, and the nation’s function in subsequently facilitating the manufacturing of the vaccine in India.
#RussiaHelps 🇷🇺🤝🇮🇳 #RussiaIndia#Russia sends oxygen concentrators, ventilators and 22 tonnes of medical provides to #India to assist battle #COVID19 and save lives.
✈️ 2 transport planes are already en route @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy
Video by @MchsRussia / @minpromtorg_rus pic.twitter.com/nmjGwVfmTU
— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) April 28, 2021
On Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry shared a video of India-bound transport planes being loaded with aid materials. “#RussiaHelps #RussiaIndia #Russia sends oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and 22 tonnes of medical supplies to #India to help fight #COVID19 and save lives. 2 transport planes are already en route @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy,” the ministry tweeted.
Both flights of the Russian EMERCOM efficiently delivered humanitarian assist to #India https://t.co/wZjpZqrjYR pic.twitter.com/DxGYMuW2ue
— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) April 29, 2021
Russia despatched aid materials to India following a telephone dialog between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi stated Putin had assured the nation of his help because it combats the second wave.
Had a superb dialog with my good friend President Putin right now. We mentioned the evolving COVID-19 state of affairs, and I thanked President Putin for Russia’s assist and help in India’s battle towards the pandemic. @KremlinRussia_E
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021
“We also reviewed our diverse bilateral cooperation, especially in the area of space exploration and renewable energy sector, including in hydrogen economy. Our cooperation on Sputnik-V vaccine will assist humanity in battling the pandemic,” PM Modi had tweeted.
