PM Modi speaks to S Africa Prez over COVID-19 management; affirms 'collaborative efforts'

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi h a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa about measures taken by New Delhi and Pretoria to fight  COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi taking to Twitter, anunced that India's capacity to produce vaccine is supporting efforts of many nations, including Africa.

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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa took to Twitter and hailed Indian government for its 'gift to world' in form of vaccines following arrival of first batch of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday.

South African President also said that PM Modi has assured that it would continue to support countries in Africa with a special pack of vaccines and joint initiative of Vaccine Alliance and WHO COVAX with 13 million doses by end of February 2021.

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According to  release by Prime Minister's office, two leers also discussed possibilities of collaboration between India and South Africa to facilitate access and affordability of vaccines and medicines.

" leers agreed that officials would remain in touch over coming days to exchange experienced and explore potential for collaborative efforts against pandemic", release said.

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South Africa Received COVID-19 Vaccines

On Monday, South Africa received 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine produced by Serum Institute of India. President Cyril Ramaphosa greeted crates of vaccine that arrived at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport, which will later be followed up this month by ar 500,000 doses of vaccine. 

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(With ANI Inputs)