India has acted as the world‘s pharmacy and healthcare provider, MEA said. (Representative)
New Delhi:
India has acted as the “world‘s pharmacy” and healthcare provider in all regions of the world in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
In a virtual address, Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (Indian Affairs Abroad and Consular Passport Visas) at the Department of External Affairs, said that India had the capacity to be a bridge between the developed world and the world in development and facilitation of a two-way flow of information, products and expertise.
“India has acted as the world‘s pharmacy and healthcare provider in all regions of the world. India has the capacity to be a bridge between the developed and developing world and to facilitate a two-way flow d “Information, products and expertise. There is a growing interest in yoga and Ayurveda,” he said.
He said that diplomatically, India was actively engaged through the new medium of virtual telephone and video contact.
“The Prime Minister and EAM (S Jaishankar) had discussions with their counterparts from various countries not only to share their experiences on the coronavirus and the means to treat it, but also to develop a positive program for the post COVID period -19 “, said a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs quoted him.
“We are committed to giving new impetus to regional and plurilateral groupings such as SAARC, BRICS, the G-20 as well as to United Nations agencies. Bilaterally, EAM has even organized meetings the Joint Commission and we are preparing for a summit meeting soon, “he said. said.
Bhattacharyya said these exchanges have also helped shape informed and coordinated responses to the coronavirus pandemic, such as the evacuation of stranded nationals from each other’s territories; maintenance of essential supplies of medicines and vital foods; extension and facilitation of visas for nationals of the other; and sharing of best practices by partner countries.
He said that in the initial assessment, based on contributions from Indian missions, it was found that India’s pandemic management record of this magnitude with decisive and early stages – and a low per capita incidence and low mortality – drew favorable international attention to its resolution and capabilities.
“There is a large market for food, agricultural products and food processing industries. Indian automobiles, particularly low-cost automobiles, including two and three wheelers, will have an increased market in developing countries. Textiles, clothing and sustainable consumer industries will have export opportunities as many markets seek to diversify their sources of supply, “he said.
He added that India’s e-commerce, computer and IT-based services industries have demonstrated that they can weather a crisis of this magnitude.
“These are obviously the businesses of the future. Digital highways can be used to leverage our higher education capabilities through distance education in a much larger market,” he said.
A major economic opportunity for India will arise from the desire to diversify global supply chains. The benefits of investing in India are obvious. It is a major opportunity that must be seized, he added.
“My own assessment is that India will remain one of the fastest growing economies in the post-COVID-19 scenario and economic growth will accelerate in the medium and long term,” he said. .
