Bengaluru, Feb 5
Calling upon nations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to focus on fostering political, economic, cultural and defence cooperation, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Friday that India is ready to share its expertise and resources with other countries in the IOR.
Referring to the theme of 'Enhanced peace, security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean' at the IOR defence ministers' conclave held on Thursday, the President said that India is for 'security and growth for all in the region' (Sagar).
"Under Operation Sagar-1, we reached our neighbours after the Covid pandemic outbreak and assisted them with medical teams, medicines, diagnostic kits, ventilators, masks, gloves and other supplies," he said.
In line with the country's commitment to use its vaccine production and delivery capacity to help the humanity fight the pandemic, the President said supplies under grant assistance to friendly countries have begun.
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