Japan To Extend $14.8 Million Emergency Aid To India

The Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of approximately 14.8 million US dollars to India in response to the current surge of COVID-19 infections in India, Japan's foreign ministry said in a statement.

Japan is extending its emergency aid of nearly USD 14.8 million, which includes additional medical supplies, to India to help its friend fight the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Japanese foreign ministry. India reported the lowest daily new coronavirus infections in 50 days with 1,52,734 cases, taking the country's total tally to 2,80,47,534. The death count climbed to 3,29,100 with 3,128 daily deaths, said the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of approximately 14.8 million US dollars to India in response to the current surge of COVID-19 infections in India, Japan's foreign ministry said in a statement. Japan stands with India, our friend and partner, in her efforts to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through this additional emergency assistance, and hopes that Japan's assistance will contribute to alleviating and containing the COVID-19 situation in India, it said.