Israel to Send Life-Saving Medical Equipment to India Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Israel to Send Life-Saving Medical Equipment to India Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Israel will be sending life-saving equipment to India throughout the week to assist it in the fight against coronavirus, a statement issued here said. The medical equipment to be sent to India include oxygen generators and respirators. The equipment will be delivered through a series of flights throughout the week starting Tuesday, the press release said. “India is one of Israel’s closest and most important friends. We stand with India, particularly during these difficult times India is experiencing, and are sending life-saving equipment to our Indian brothers and sisters," Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said in the statement. "Israel and India share strategic ties that span a wide range of political, security, and economic issues. India is one of the most important countries for Israel broadly in the international arena and particularly in Asia-Pacific," the Foreign Minister said, adding that the emergency assistance is an "expression of deep friendship" between…