COVID-19: Jaishankar speaks to foreign ministers of Thailand, Singapore, Norway
Following his dialog with Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Mr. Jaishankar stated India is assured that it may proceed to rely on its partnership with Thailand.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held separate telephonic talks together with his counterparts from Thailand, Singapore and Norway on India’s struggle in opposition to the second wave of COVID-19 that’s ravaging a number of elements of the nation.
Following his dialog with Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Mr. Jaishankar stated India is assured that it may proceed to rely on its partnership with Thailand.
“Discussed the COVID-19 challenge and international cooperation with Thai DPM & FM Don Pramudwinai. Appreciated the supplies of cryogenic tanks and other oxygen-related equipment. Confident that we can continue to count on our partnership with Thailand,” Mr. Jaishankar tweeted.
Thailand on Saturday equipped to India as reward 15 oxygen concentrators whereas the Indian neighborhood within the Southeast Asian nation despatched a separate consignment of 15 oxygen concentrators.
The medical provides have been introduced to Delhi on a Royal Thai Air Force aircraft which can be evacuating some officers of the embassy of Thailand in India.
Sources stated 100 oxygen cylinders have individually been supplied by the Indian Association of Thailand and steps are being taken for his or her speedy transportation to India.
Indian corporates, in coordination with the Indian embassy in Thailand, are sourcing cryogenic oxygen tanks from Thailand and 11 such containers have been introduced from that nation by the Indian Air Force, they stated.
“Further strengthening historical ties with a close maritime neighbour. Welcome the gift of 15 oxygen concentrators from our ASEAN partner and friend Thailand. Also thank the Indian community in Thailand who have generously donated another 15 oxygen concentrators,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated.
About his talks with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Mr. Jaishankar stated the particular relationship between the 2 international locations issues much more in these tough occasions.
“Good conversation with FM @VivianBala of Singapore.Thanked him for the support provided of oxygen-related equipment. Appreciate the rapid facilitation of our airforce and navy supply missions,” he tweeted.
“Singapore is a logistics hub of great value. Our special relationship matters even more in these difficult times,” he added.
Mr. Jaishankar stated he additionally mentioned the COVID scenario and its world implications throughout his talks with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide.
“Received a solidarity call from FM Ine Eriksen Søreide of Norway. Discussed the COVID situation and its global implications. Thanked for the support extended by Norway. Also exchanged notes on our close cooperation in the UN Security Council,” he stated in one other tweet.
As India battles a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, international locations all over the world have introduced sending medical provides to assist it tide over the scenario.