In India, the number of newly infected people with the new coronavirus has exceeded 300,000 for four consecutive days, and as the infection spreads rapidly, neighboring Pakistan, which is in conflict over the sovereignty of the Kashmir region, has announced that it will support it.
In India, the number of new infections on the 25th reached more than 349,000, exceeding 300,000 for the fourth consecutive day, and the number of deaths was 2,767, the highest ever, and the infection is rapidly expanding.
One of the factors is said to be a new mutant virus with at least two mutations that may affect infectivity and immune effects, and there are concerns about its worldwide spread.
Under these circumstances, the neighboring Pakistani government announced in a statement on the 24th that it would provide the Indian government with respirators and medical protective equipment to show solidarity with the Indian people.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Khan also posted on Twitter that he "expresses solidarity with the Indian people. We must fight global challenges together" and strengthen cooperation with the Indian side toward the convergence of the new coronavirus. I showed the idea to do it.
India and Pakistan are in conflict over the sovereignty of the Kashmir region, and the relationship is chilling, but there is growing interest in whether the offer of medical assistance from the Pakistani side will lead to improved relations in the future.
US Secretary of State "Additional support in close cooperation with the Government of India"
In this regard, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Indian people in the midst of the horrific epidemic of the new coronavirus. We will promptly develop additional support for people, "he posted on Twitter and announced further support.