Guwahati, August 18 (NKTV): In a welcoming gesture, India has provided 31 life support ambulances and 20 tons of necessary medical supplies to Bangladesh. These were handed over by Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswamy at a function held at the state guest house in Dhaka. Foreign Minister of Bangladesh AK Abdul Momen was present as the guest from Bangladesh on the occasion.
These were handed over as part of the gift of 109 life support ambulances during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh in March this year. Medical supplies include Oxygen Nasal Canula, Oxygen Face Mask, Oxygen Flow Meter, Non-Rebrider Mask, Pulse Oximeter Device, High Flow Nasal Canula, 10 Liter Capacity Liquid Medical Oxygen Cylinder, 45 Liter Oxinorm Orensor and 45 Liter Oxygen.
These ambulances have been provided for the purpose of assisting the Government of Bangladesh in its extensive efforts to combat the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. Even after the Pandemic is over, ambulances will help Bangladesh’s ongoing and determined efforts to improve public health services. This gift reflects India’s unwavering and long-term commitment to a unique and special friendship with the people of Bangladesh.
India is the first to respond to any emergency situation in Bangladesh because India’s friendship with Bangladesh is above strategic ties. India stands ready to continue to support the Government of Bangladesh and the people as much as possible in any public health emergency. This support will be sustainable, people-centered and in the best interests of the friendly country.