German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday said her government is "urgently" preparing a "mission of support" for India as it battles a massive spike in coronavirus cases that has triggered a severe shortage of medical oxygen in several States. In a message, Ms Merkel said Germany stands in solidarity with India in the "common fight" against the pandemic. Germany stands in solidarity with India and is urgently preparing a mission of support," added. Also read: Preparing aid for India, says EU chiefHer message was shared on Twitter by German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner. India has the prayers and support of all those nations that it has assisted generously with COVID vaccines.

Source: The Hindu April 25, 2021 15:04 UTC