Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, held talks with the Russian president Vladimir Putin and discussed the evolving situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. He also expressed his gratitude to the Russian President for extending support in India’s battle against the second wave of coronavirus disease (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 Narendra Modi wrote in a tweet on Wednesday.
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
He informed that we have reviewed our diverse bilateral cooperation, especially in the area of space exploration and renewable energy sector, including in the hydrogen economy.
Furthermore, he also said that India and Russia’s cooperation on the Sputnik V vaccine will assist humanity in battling the pandemic.
“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 wrote in a tweet.
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
PM Modi in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, reviewed the diverse bilateral cooperation and informed that this will add momentum to their strong strategic partnership.
Modi maintained that the two nations have agreed to establish a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between our Foreign and Defence 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 informed through his official Twitter handle.
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
Meanwhile, India and Russia have reportedly decided to join forces in the manufacturing of Sputnik-V vaccines.
Earlier this month, ‘Sputnik-V’ – the vaccine against Covid-19 developed by Russia – was added to India’s arsenal of vaccines after receiving approval from an expert panel.
Amid the surging Covid-19 pandemic, the Indian government is trying its best to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Recently, the government announced the registration for vaccination to those above 18 years of age on Friday.
The vaccination for people above 18 years of age have been brought under the ambit of vaccination and they can be administered with the first dose since May 1, 2021.
While India is reeling under the fury of the novel coronavirus, several nations along with Russia have extended their support to fight against the second wave of Covid-19.
