Last week, US extended support for the waiver, which came in the backdrop of PM Modi-US President Joe Biden's talks. The wavier will help in the production of more COVID vaccines helping ease the situation globally. During the summit today, several EU leaders individually thanked India for the medical supplies last year as Europe battled the pandemic. All the EU leaders extended solidarity and support to the people of India and the government amid the COVID crisis. Also read Switzerland extends solidarity to India, breaks silence on COVID vaccine patent wavierFrench President Macron pointed out that India does not need to "listen to lectures from anyone" about vaccine supplies.

Source: dna May 08, 2021 14:03 UTC