New Delhi: United States’ Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has met medical researchers and public health advocates in New Delhi and held discussions on COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine production.
Taking to Twitter, Sherman said, “It was a pleasure to meet with medical researchers and public health advocates in New Delhi today. We talked about everything they’re doing to save lives in the COVID-19 pandemic–and India’s leadership on vaccine production and assistance.”
US Deputy Secretary of State arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to review India-US bilateral agenda and discuss regional and global issues.
During her visit from October 5-7, she will hold talks with External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval.
As per the Ministry of External Affairs release, she will meet Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on October 6 to review the India-US bilateral agenda and outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US.
“They will exchange views on regional issues pertaining to South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region and contemporary global issues. Both diplomats will also participate in a special session of the India-Ideas Summit organised by the US India Business Council (USIBC),” the MEA said.
During her visit, Sherman will call on External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval.
Sherman’s visit will be a useful opportunity to continue the regular dialogue and further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, added the release.