“We are also part of the discussions with major vaccine manufacturers like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna about sourcing and possible local manufacturing of their vaccines in India. We have also helped expedite the introduction of Sputnik-V vaccines,” he said, elaborating on the MEA’s role in securing vaccines. Mr. Shringla said MEA’s representatives have been working to “ease regulatory disruptions to these supply chains”. In his address to the WHO, Mr. Shringla said India would create “global scale capacities” necessary to fight the pandemic. “A number of serious global conversations are underway on this in platforms such as th G7, th G20, QUAD, BRICS, the United Nations and the WTO itself,” he noted.

Source: The Hindu June 03, 2021 09:59 UTC