Foreign secretary Shringla meets US Acting Ambassador before G7 meet

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Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and US Acting Ambassador Daniel B Smith met on Wednesday to discuss India-US relations, supply of covid-19 vaccines, regional issues and cooperation in the UN.<br />
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They also discussed ways to combat the pandemic.<br />
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External Affairs spokesperson Arnidam Bagchi tweeted: "Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla had a productive meeting today with US Acting Ambassador Daniel B Smith about India-US relations, regional issues and cooperation in the UN; also discussed COVID-19 situation, supply of vaccines and cooperation in combating the pandemic".</p>
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Foreign Secretary <a href="https://twitter.com/harshvshringla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@harshvshringla</a> had a productive meeting today with US Acting Ambassador Daniel B. Smith <a href="https://twitter.com/USAmbIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USAmbIndia</a> about India-US relations, regional issues & cooperation in the UN; also discussed Covid19 situation, supply of vaccines & cooperation in combating the pandemic. <a href="https://t.co/UnxCz4xlZ8">pic.twitter.com/UnxCz4xlZ8</a></p>
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1402543934505512960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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The meeting came just a few days after US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Covid-19 situation in India and the supply of vaccines.<br />
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The coronavirus second wave in India has led to a massive shortage of vaccines in the country. India has been making strenuous efforts to improve the supply of vaccines through enhanced production in the country and through imports.<br />
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India is also talking with the Biden administration to ensure that there is a continuous and uninterrupted supply of components for vaccine manufacturing from the US.</p>