As a gesture of solidarity and close cooperation with the Himalayan nation in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, India on Friday handed over medical equipment, including ventilators and ambulances, worth over Rs 18 crore to the Nepali Army.
Following this, Gen Purna Chandra Thapa, on behalf of the Nepali Army, expressed his gratitude to His Excellency the Ambassador for the support extended by the Indian Army.
As part of its Neighborhood First policy, medical equipment and supplies worth Nepali Rupees 28.80 crore (about INR 18,01,09,000) provided by the Indian Army, the Indian Embassy said in a statement.
The ambassador reaffirmed India’s support to the Nepali Army in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As a gesture of solidarity & close cooperation, medical equipment including ventilators & ambulances was handed over today by Ambassador Kwatra to General Purna Chandra Thapa, Chief of the Nepali Army,” the Indian Embassy in Nepal tweeted.
“The medical supplies were provided by the Indian Army,” the Nepal Army spokesperson said in a tweet.
The medical supplies provided by the Indian Army include ventilators, ICU Beds, PPE Sets, and ambulances and are intended to support Nepali Army’s ongoing efforts in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Nepali Army said in a statement.
