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China And Pakistan Support India’s Proposal For Patent-Free Vaccine!

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: India proposed an exemption of patents from COVID-19 vaccines, at the World Trade Organization (WTO) forum. It found support from ‘unfriendly neighbours’ China and Pakistan, but US, UK, Canada, Japan and the EU opposed the proposal.

India presented the proposal along with South Africa.

A decision will be taken by the WTO General Council on December 17.

OB Bureau

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