France will soon announce an “exceptional package” for India, including ventilators and expertise, as part of its efforts to jointly combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the French envoy to India said on Tuesday. In his message on the French National Day – Bastille Day, French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said that since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the two countries have shown exceptional solidarity. Also read | India, France discuss issues of security, political importance“India has provided much needed equipment and drugs to French hospitals. “We are going to announce soon an exceptional package comprising serological test (kits), ventilators and some expertise,” the French envoy said in the message posted on all social media handles of the French Embassy in New Delhi. Another great way to express solidarity is the involvement of French companies in corporate social responsibility, he said.

Source: The Hindu July 14, 2020 13:08 UTC