Following the 64 diplomat’s tour of Hyderbad-based Bharat Biotech and Biological E, Bhutan’s Ambassador to India spoke to the foreign envoys on board the plane back to New Delhi and said that India’s COVID-19 vaccines will benefit most countries. Vetsop Namgyel stated that India’s vaccines will be the ‘easiest to administer and transport’ as the country is ‘known to produce in bulk quantities’. The 64 foreign envoys on the COVID-19 vaccines facilities tour were also briefed by Bharat Biotech’s Chairman and Managing Director Dr Krishna Ella with regards to India’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
Bharat Biotech’s Dr Krishna Ella informed the Foreign Heads of Mission that nearly 33% of global vaccines are produced in Hyderabad’s Genome Valley while adding that the city has the largest FDA approved vaccine facilities. On the other hand, Managing Director of Biological E Mahima Datla hailed PM Modi’s vision and efforts to ensure that Indian companies play a significant role in creating, producing and delivering vaccines across the globe. Dr Krishna Ella also lauded PM Modi and said that the industry will ensure that his vision and dreams of providing vaccines to humanity will come true.
