Nepal seeks liquid oxygen from India due to its non-availability in China !

Nepal should keep in mind that it has to seek help from India to protect its citizens even though it had neglected India, being under the impression that it could rely on China !

New Delhi – Similar to India, the coronavirus pandemic is becoming a matter of great concern in Nepal as well. Daily thousands of people are getting infected with coronavirus and are also dying. There is a shortage of oxygen as well. Due to this situation, Nepal is seeking help from India. Nepal has received 10 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine from Serum Institute although it had entered into a contract for 20 lakh doses. Nepal expects that it should receive the remaining doses from India immediately.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra, in a virtual event held on Monday, announced the arrival of liquid oxygen in Nepal from India within 8 to 10 days.https://t.co/xYyqXvq6Vl

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In an interview given to an Indian English daily newspaper, Ranjan Bhattacharya, Chief Advisor to Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, said, “It is Prime Minister Oli’s wish that India should provide stock of oxygen, ICU beds and ventilators in these difficult times”.

Despite help from China, Nepal pins hope on India for oxygen https://t.co/gF025zCHUT pic.twitter.com/Bg4XLQiMwN

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Discussing further, Bhattacharya said, “Oli has good relations with China. At present, China is providing stock of medicines and vaccines to Nepal in its fight against the coronavirus. However, China does not have liquid oxygen which is necessary for saving lives affected by the coronavirus. People in Nepal are deeply worried due to the shortage of oxygen in Nepal. Since the demand for oxygen has increased by nearly 10 times, we are engaging in discussions with India”.