India Sends Medical Aid to Italy

India has sent medical aids to Italy which has now become the new global epicentre of the pandemic. The medical consignment includes masks and medical equipment.

Italy Foreign ministry thanked India for help and said, “a gift from the people and the Indian government. We are grateful to you for your friendship and generosity in this moment of need.”

🇮🇹🇮🇳 Min. @luigidimaio: “Appena arrivate a Fiumicino dall’#India mascherine chirurgiche e attrezzature sanitarie, un dono del popolo e del Governo indiano. Vi siamo grati per la vostra amicizia e generosità in questo momento di bisogno”. pic.twitter.com/Gv9AEdvIaz — Farnesina 🇮🇹 (@ItalyMFA) March 21, 2020

Last month, India had also sent 15 tonnes of medical assistance to China which comprised of masks, gloves and medical equipment. The supplies were delivered by an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft.

Consignment (15 tonnes) of Indian medical relief for #COVID19 lands in Wuhan. Strong expression of our solidarity with the Chinese people at this difficult time. Thank you @IAF_MCC and @EOIBeijing for your efforts. pic.twitter.com/v2ph3LHogM — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 26, 2020

India has also provided medical support to Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. 3 tonnes of medical aids and a medical team of doctors were sent by India to Maldives.

Extending our appreciation and gratitude to the composite #Covid_19 medical team from India, for sharing experience and knowledge with us. Thank once again, PM @narendramodi and EAM @DrSJaishankar for this timely assistance and support as we try to combat this global challenge. pic.twitter.com/MDjVG8tGx5 — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) March 21, 2020

Source: Wion

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