Covid-19: Oxygen concentrators and other medical aids ready to fly from Russia

New Delhi: As to help the country in its fight against the COVID-19 surge, two Russian flights with oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir and other essential pharmaceutical items arrived in India.

The data was shared by the Ambassador of Russia to India, Nikolay Kudashev.

“The Russian Federation decided to send humanitarian assistance to India in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our two countries as well as in the context of our anti #COVID19 cooperation,” said Nikolay Kudashev.

“For this purpose, 2 urgent flights, operated by Russian EMERCOM arrived here today. These are oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir & other essential pharmaceutical items,” added Kudashev.

He moreover said that Russia is keenly watching the situation in India, which is becoming more and more alarming with the unusual spread of the coronavirus infection.

“We sincerely empathise with the Indian people due to our traditionally warm and friendly relations,” said Kudashev.

He also told that shipments of COVID- 19 vaccine Sputnik V to India will start from May 2021.

“Joint fight against coronavirus one of the most important areas of our cooperation at present, also includes forthcoming deliveries of Sputnik V starting from May ‘21 & subsequent facilitation of its production in India, cooperation in field of medical science,” said the Russian envoy.

India had supported emergency supplies of hydroxychloroquine to Russia as a sign of goodwill when the pandemic discovered last year.

Praising India’s attempt Kudashev stated, “We appreciate and remember it. This is the only way we can defeat the coronavirus – by uniting our endeavors and supporting each other in difficult times. Collective efforts and mutual respect should be the most important recipe to respond to any challenge!”

“We hope that today’s delivery of the Russian humanitarian assistance will become an effective contribution to the Indian government’s efforts to provide emergency treatment to those who were affected by the COVID-19,” he added.