JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The cooperation between Israel and India regarding combating the coronavirus has strengthened the warm ties between the two countries and provided a unique opportunity for them to assist each other, according to a report on Arutz Sheva.
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When Israel required help in April for its fight against the virus, India sent medical equipment as well as five tonnes of medicines, including hydroxychloroquine, which was considered a game changer in the fight against the virus, after Prime Minister Netanyahu requested the assistance of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
India also helped Israel rescue thousands of Israelis scattered throughout India when the country initiated a total curfew and halted all flights at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. All Israeli citizens were safely returned to Israel.
Israel has now reciprocated in kind and has sent advanced medical technology found to be effective in the fight against the virus to the Aiims hospital in Delhi. India has recently suffered from a spike in coronavirus cases and the new equipment will help it to treat patients effectively.
The technologies provided include non-contact remote sensing and treatment systems, a medical management and coordination system as well as advanced medical systems and artificial intelligence-based solutions, such as a medical robot used in Israel which reduces medical staff exposure to infected patients.
Some of the equipment was donated by the Israeli companies and some was purchased with a special budget allocated by Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. The ministry sees the move as an opportunity for future collaboration and investment by India in Israeli medical equipment.
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Ron Malka, expressed satisfaction with the expanding collaboration between the nations:
“We are pleased to share the best medical technology from Israel with AIIMS- leading medical institute of India. Through cooperation & the combination of India and Israel’s medical prowess, we can find effective solutions that will help both countries, as well as the world.”
“The mutual assistance between India and Israel in dealing with the coronavirus is a reflection of the brave friendship that has been forged between the countries and which has even strengthened under the corona epidemic. The scientific and technological cooperation between Israel and India is unique and groundbreaking. The two countries complement each other in their development and production capabilities that enable innovative solutions for both countries, as well as the whole world,” Ambassador Malka added.