America extends aid to India; Will send 159 oxygen concentrators soon

New Delhi: It was told by the Pentagon that the US Defense Forces are preparing to send 159 Oxygen Concentrators to India via commercial flight next week.

America sending oxygen concentrators to India:

"The Defense Resources Agency is preparing 159 oxygen concentrators at the Travis Airforce Base," Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Thursday at a press conference. "They will be flown to India on Monday or May 17 by commercial flight."

He said," Certainly we remain in close contact with our colleagues in the Government of India to give them all the help they need. Kirby said that Defense Minister Lloyd Austin also wants the Pentagon to help them in all possible ways by coordinating with and consulting India's leaders.

COVID aid from America:

On the other hand, India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that Indian-Americans have been an important pillar in the country's cooperation in the fight against covid-19.

Sandhu held talks online with prominent Indian-Americans on Thursday and appreciated their support. Sandhu tweeted after the meeting, "I spoke to the leaders of the Indian-American community in America on a couple of occasions today. These migrants in America have been a strong pillar of support in our fight against the global pandemic. I appreciate his efforts. "

Indo-American partnership:

He said that helping at this level shows the strength of the Indo-American partnership. Also, in the meeting, he informed the delegates about the current requirements of India in dealing with the global epidemic. The Ambassador assured that the Embassy and the Consulate are fully committed to facilitate and guide the community's offers of assistance. During this, many community leaders underlined their efforts to contribute.

In a meeting with Sandhu, the founding president of the Chamber, Ashok Mago, said, "The situation in India is very dangerous. However India and the people of India are recovering from it and with the cooperation of all of us, they will soon see better days. "

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