Indian authorities are ready to lift the ban on the export of hydroxychloroquine to Russia for the treatment of patients infected with COVID-19. This was announced by the Ambassador of the Republic in Moscow Bala Venkatesh Varma, in an interview with TASS on April 11.
The diplomat noted that his country is ready to support Russia in any matter in the fight against the new coronavirus.
“As for the hydroxychloroquine that is produced in India, of course, we have our own needs for this medicine, but India stated that this is a humanitarian issue and we will support our close friends. Russia has an interest in it, and the Indian Government has guaranteed that we will do everything possible in the current conditions in the spirit of friendship between our countries. The Russian side has addressed us with a corresponding request, and we expect a positive response," he said.
Earlier, India suspended the export of paracetamol, hydroxychloroquine and other medicines abroad during the epidemic of new coronavirus pneumonia.
It should be recalled that during a telephone conversation which was held on March 25, the Heads of Russia and India discussed the situation in the world against the backdrop of the coronavirus epidemic. The parties expressed gratitude to each other for the efforts being made to ensure the safety and health of the citizens of Russia and India. The conversation resulted in an agreement to enhance coordination in the fight against the pandemic.
