Putin Dials Modi, Assures India Of Full Support In Fight Against COVID-19

Russian President Vladimir Putin assured India of full support in its fight against COVID-19 second wave during a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening.

“The leadership of the Russian Federation made a decision, in the spirit of friendship and a particularly privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, and in order to combat the sharp increase in the incidence of new coronavirus infection,” the Russian Federation said in a press release.

Russia will send oxygen concentrators, ventilators, anti-cancer drugs and other necessary medical and pharmaceutical products. These will be delivered in the next few days, reported republicworld

Modi posted a series of tweets, thanking Putin for Russia’s “help and support” and informing the other areas they covered during the conversation.

“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,” Modi tweeted.

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

— 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.

— 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