COVID-19 training programme for healthcare professionals from SAARC meant for collaborating: MEA

In an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, a training programme on management of COVID-19 for healthcare professionals from SAARC countries was held. India has already proposed setting up of a common electronic platform for all SAARC nations to share expertise and best practices to jointly combat the pandemic.

New Delhi: A training programme on management of coronavirus pandemic for healthcare professionals from SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries is meant for connecting, collaborating and exchange of best practises for combatting the infection, the External Affairs Ministry said.

The training was imparted by the ministry under its prestigious Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme.

T S Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, thanked all participants for attending the first e-ITEC training programme on COVID-19 management.

"It is indeed wonderful to see a large number of participants from SAARC countries and your continued enthusiasm resulting in a vibrant and robust interaction after each session," he said in his valedictory address.

"At Ministry of External Affairs we are happy to be implementing PM Narendra Modi's vision of connecting and collaborating in this time of crisis and uncertainty. This programme is meant for connecting, collaborating and exchange of best practises for all of us to help combat COVID-19," he said.