The US will provide 159 oxygen concentrators to India to deal with the Corona crisis

Washington, Friday 14 May 2021

The Pentagon said the Pentagon was preparing to send 159 commercial Oxygen Concentrators to India by commercial flight next week. The Pentagon's press secretary, John Kirby, told a news conference Thursday that the Defense Resources Agency was developing 159 oxygen concentrators at Travis Air Force Base. He will be flown to India on a commercial flight on Monday, May 17, "he said. Certainly we are in touch with our colleagues in the Government of India to help them in any way they can. Kirby said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also wanted the Pentagon to help India's leaders in all possible ways by coordinating and considering with them.

On the other hand, Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that Indian-Americans have been an important pillar in the country's cooperation in India's fight against Kovid-19. Sandhu spoke online with leading Indian-Americans on Thursday and praised their support. "I spoke to leaders of the Indian-American community in the United States today," Sandhu tweeted after the meeting. In America these tourists have been a strong pillar of support in our fight against the global epidemic. I appreciate his efforts. "

He said helping at this level demonstrates the strength of the Indo-US partnership. At the same time, at the meeting, he briefed the delegates on India’s current needs in tackling the global epidemic. The Ambassador assured that the Embassy and Consulate are fully committed to facilitating and guiding the assistance community. In the meantime, many community leaders underlined their efforts for contributions.