Biden promises Indian prime minister “emergency assistance” for coronavirus

The president of United States, Joe Biden, promised on Monday emergency aid to India to face the overwhelming hello of coronavirus covid-19 during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both governments reported.

Biden “He firmly pledged the United States’ support to the people of India” and said that his country “It will provide extensive emergency assistance, including supplies for the provision of oxygen, materials for vaccines and also therapeutic”, the White House said.

USA announced on Sunday the dispatch of aid after voices were raised in India accusing Washington of hoarding vaccines and not sharing them.

Modi, according to a statement from his government, “He expressed his sincere appreciation for the offer of help.”

At one point not mentioned by the White House, Indian spokesmen noted that Modi He asked Biden mitigate intellectual property requirements for covid-19 vaccines.

This decision “would ensure rapid and affordable access to vaccines and medicines for developing countries,” adds the Indian statement.