India to explore vaccine development with other countries

India is exploring the possibility of conducting phase III trials with few of its partner nations and is looking forward to research collaboration in the field of vaccine development.

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Friday said that India is exploring the possibility of conducting phase III trials in a few of its partner countries. Shringla also said that the nation is looking forward to research collaboration in the field of vaccine development.

Briefing the diplomatic community on COVID19 related issues, the minister said, "We're exploring the possibility of conducting phase III trials in a few of our partner countries. We are also looking forward to research collaboration in the field of vaccine development."

He added, "We are on track on the development and trial of vaccines. Several countries have been approaching us for receiving vaccine supply. India will also help interested countries in enhancing their cold chain and storage capacities for the delivery of vaccines."

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