THE Philippines is expects to receive a million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from India in April. The group of Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria Concepcion 3rd is presently negotiating with Indian manufacturer Bharat Biotech to supply vaccines to the private sector under New Delhi’s “Dose of Hope” campaign. Concepcion said a million doses of the Covaxin vaccines would arrive next month. The Food and Drug Administration is currently evaluating the emergency use authorization application of Bharat Biotech, which has submitted phase three clinical data as well as manufacturing data. Vaccine diplomacy Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the country’s “Vaccine Maitri” (vaccine friendship) policy has also become a source of strength for other nations who are vulnerable during the pandemic. “They can see that there is at least one major nation that truly believes in making vaccines accessible and affordable to others in dire need,” ... » Learn More about 1-M Indian vaccine doses to arrive in April
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Modi spreads neighbourly love, but key challenges rumble on: Daily Star columnist
DHAKA (THE DAILY STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Narendra Modi's recent visit to mark 50 years of Bangladesh's independence has been dominated by his narratives of shared ties between the two friendly neighbours, united efforts of the two countries for the development of the region and concerted efforts to meet common goals: "For our millions of people, for their future, for our fight against poverty, for the fight against terrorism." PM Modi generously presented Bangladesh with 109 ambulances and 1.2 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented PM Modi with a gold and a silver coin which were released marking the birth centenary of Bangladesh's Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, along with a silver coin released on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the country's independence. The Indian Prime Minister reiterated India's Neighbourhood First Policy and the two leaders also virtually opened some projects together. On the surface, ... » Learn More about Modi spreads neighbourly love, but key challenges rumble on: Daily Star columnist