MUMBAI, 14 JUNE, 2021 (GPN): As a form of support and solidarity towards India, who has shown great composure against COVID-19, the Government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia sent 1400 units of oxygen cylinders through Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS). The containers of the above-mentioned oxygen cylinders were already arrived at Nhava Sheva Port on the 8th June 2021.

This arrival of containers would be a complimentary to the previous 200 oxygen concentrators, arrived at New Delhi on 12 May 2021, as well as 2000 oxygen cylinders which would be due
in the forthcoming weeks as the sincere support from the Government of Republic of Indonesia.
The Consul General of Republic of Indonesia in Mumbai, Mr. Agus P. Saptono, accompanied by the Regional Passport Officer Mumbai- Mr. Manoj Kumar Rai, the Secretary General of IRCS, Mr T.B Sakloth and the Commissioner of Customs Maharashtra, Mr Sandeep Bokhale, were welcoming the arrival of above-mentioned supports for further distribution arrangement by the IRCS officer in Mumbai. This Indonesia’s support aims to reamplify the spirit of togetherness as well as to give an adamant assistance to our Indian fellows during the challenging times.

The Consul General of Indonesia renounced his statement that the pandemic of COVID-19 is a common problem for all nations and therefore, it should also be anticipated through strong collaboration between nations.
As a response, the Regional Passport Officer Maharashtra, as the representative from MEA, expressed his gratitude towards Indonesia’s aid as well as delivered his statement that this humanitarian aid does not only bring positive hopes for people of India, but also means a lot
to the humanity. Indonesia and India have mutual cooperation and close relationship for more than70 years.
India is one of strategic partners for Indonesia in some aspects, including diplomatic and economic aspects.
In conclusion, this support from Indonesia was delivered along with best wishes for both India and Indonesia in order to recover stronger and to recover together amidst the pandemic Covid-19. ENDS