PM Modi Speaks To Russian Prez Putin, Thanks Him For COVID-19 Support
Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and discussed the evolving situation of the pandemic and thanked Putin for extending its support in India’s fight against the second wave of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
PM Modi also said in a tweet that the two leaders discussed the vaccine of Sputnik-V and said that the partnership between the two countries in the production of the vaccine would help the world to cope with COVID-19.
“Had an excellent conversation with my friend President Putin today. We discussed the evolving COVID-19 situation, and I thanked President Putin for Russia’s help and support in India’s fight against the pandemic. @KremlinRussia_E,” PM Modi said in a series of tweets.
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PM Modi also said that the two countries have decided to carry forward their strategic partnership and have established 2 + 2 ministerial dialogues between India’s Foreign and Defense Ministers.
“To add further momentum to our strong strategic partnership, President Putin and I have agreed to establish a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between our Foreign and Defence Ministers,” PM Modi said.
“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 the Sputnik-V vaccine will assist humanity in battling the pandemic,” he further added.
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India and Russia have jointly decided to make Sputnik-V vaccines. Sputnik-V was added to India’s vaccine arsenal on April 12, when an expert panel approved Sputnik-V, a vaccine against COVID-19 developed by Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday also held meetings with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. Both assured the Prime Minister that they are working towards mitigating the shortage faced by states facing difficulties due to lack of medical oxygen.
Along with Russia, the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, South Korea as well as China have extended their support to India in order to help the nation turn the tide in its fight against the second wave of Covid-19.
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