KSA-based companies win praise for India COVID-19 help

KSA-based companies win praise for India COVID-19 help

As part of India's Operation Samudra Setu II (Ocean Bridge), INS Tarkash, an Indian Navy warship, called at Dammam Port on June 2, to take on medical equipment in support of India's fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Operation Samudra Setu-II was launched by the Indian Navy for shipment of medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries to help India in its fight against the pandemic. The ship was received by Saudi Port and Customs authorities and officials from the Indian Embassy. According to a press release by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, in India's ongoing fight against COVID-19, many companies having presence in Saudi Arabia have come forth to support the nation in overcoming the challenges posed by the second wave. This was evident in the latest such consignment, which was sent by INS Tarkash on Wednesday. "We thankfully acknowledge the contributions by Elfit Arabia, for 200 filled oxygen cylinders; Lulu Hypermarkets for 100 oxygen cylinders; and Shapoorji Pallonji Group for 50 oxygen concentrators,“ said Indian Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed. "We also thank the government of Saudi Arabia and Saudi Aramco for 60 MTs of liquid medical oxygen sent on May 30 and continuing deliveries