Russia: Two flights carrying Covid-19 supplies lands in India

Russian ambassador said that two flights from Russia, carrying Covid-19 supplies, have landed in India.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Thursday confirmed the arrival of the two Russian planes and added that Air Cargo and the Delhi Customs expedited the clearance for the flight. According to the CBIC, the cargo contained 20 oxygen concentrators, 75 ventilators, 150 bedside monitors and medicines totalling 22 metric tonnes, news agency ANI reported.

Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs tweeted images of the Russian supplies, “A longstanding and time-tested partner! Grateful for shipment of oxygen concentrators, ventilators and other medical supplies that arrived from Russia this morning in two aircrafts.”