September 15, 2021
1 min read

US govt pressuring India to restart Covid-19 vaccine exports

Early this year, India halted vaccine exports as coronavirus cases surged in the country….reports Asian Lite News

The US is quietly pressuring India to restart COVID-19 vaccine exports, Axios reported citing sources.

According to the report, the Biden administration is planning to offer a higher-profile role for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the COVID-19 global summit in New York if he agrees to release vaccines soon.

Early this year, India halted vaccine exports as coronavirus cases surged in the country.

According to Axios, convincing PM Modi to resume vaccine supply, is an important part of the Biden administration’s strategy to mitigate the international spread of the virus.

An administration official acknowledged discussing vaccine exports but denied they are tied to Modi’s upcoming participation.

“We have regularly been communicating with [the] government of India in bilateral and multilateral channels to discuss vaccine supply and inquire about the timeline for exports, and these conversations are not tied to a specific summit or engagement,” the U.S. official said on the condition of anonymity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the US later this month to participate along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan and US President Joseph R Biden, in the Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework.

Prime Minister is scheduled to address the General Debate of the High-Level Segment of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 25 September 2021 in New York. The theme for this year’s General Debate is ‘Building Resilience through hope to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations.

ALSO READ: US govt in touch with India regarding ‘over-the-horizon’ support

Previous Story

Pak-sponsored Khalistani outfits gaining ground in US, reveals report

Next Story

US Senator Menendez moves bill for climate ties with India

Latest from -Top News

Baloch Racer’s Death Sparks Outrage

Tariq Baloch, son of renowned Jiwani racer Ibraheem Kalamati, was abducted by alleged law enforcement agents on May 11. His body was found dumped in Palliri less than 24 hours later…reports Asian

India to Brief Envoys on Operation Sindoor

Sources confirmed that the session will cover a wide array of developments, including the destruction of Chinese and Turkish-made drones and PL-15 missiles…reports Asian Lite News India will brief Defence Attachés from

India Strikes Back on U.S. Tariffs

India, in its notification to the WTO, announced its intent to suspend concessions and other obligations in response to the US safeguard measures..reports Asian Lite News India has notified the World Trade

Modi says talks with Pakistan only on PoK

“If there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir,” Modi said, rejecting broader bilateral dialogue until Islamabad dismantles its terror infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Monday
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Congress, Trinamool slam Sibal’s RS move

“His current term in the Rajya Sabha will end shortly

India praises Kuwait’s stand of neutrality in region

On the corporation between the two countries on the security