Russia sends over 22 tonnes of medical supplies to help India battle COVID-19 wave

#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

Video by @MchsRussia / @minpromtorg_rus pic.twitter.com/nmjGwVfmTU

MFA Russia (@mfa_russia) April 28, 2021

Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev emphasised the importance of collective efforts and mutual respect between nations in times of crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. Kudashev added, "We sincerely empathise with the Indian people due to our traditionally warm and friendly relations."

#Kudashev: We sincerely empathize with the Indian people due to our traditionally warm and friendly relations@mfa_russia @IndEmbMoscow https://t.co/laTRvGRFCG pic.twitter.com/lc1xq4fqz5

Russia in India (@RusEmbIndia) April 28, 2021

Russia sent medical supplies after a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Russian President Vladimir Putin. During this phone call, Putin assured of extending all possible support to India. Prime Minister Modi followed this up by thanking Putin and noted that Russia's prompt support to India was a symbol of the "enduring partnership" between both countries.

Putin also appreciated the emergency use approval granted to the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine .

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.

Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021

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.

Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021