Piyush Goyal discusses measures to enhance COVID vaccine production with the USTR



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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a virtual meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss ways to increase COVID-19 vaccine production and ensure equitable global access. A key topic was India's proposal for a TRIPS waiver to facilitate higher vaccine manufacturing worldwide. Both leaders agreed to collaborate on enhancing vaccine availability and saving lives, with Goyal emphasising the need for open supply chains.

Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce Industry, Railways, Consumer Affairs and Food Public distribution had a virtual meeting with Ambassador Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative on 14thMay 2021. The meeting focused on increasing vaccine availability in an inclusive and equitable manner t
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Shri Piyush Goyal, India's Minister for Commerce & Industry, met virtually with Ambassador Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative.

The virtual meeting occurred on 14th May 2021.

The discussion focused on increasing vaccine availability in an inclusive and equitable manner to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

India's proposal for a waiver of certain TRIPS provisions to increase global vaccine production was discussed.

Minister Goyal stressed that supply chains for vaccine manufacturers must be kept open and unhindered due to the global demand for vaccines.

Both sides agreed to work together towards the common goal of increasing vaccine availability and saving lives.




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