Oman's Health Minister discusses Covid-19 vaccines with Indian Ambassador

Muscat: Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Saidi, the Minister of Health (MOH), received on Monday at his office H.E Munu Mahawar, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate.

A statement issued online by the MOH said: "They exchanged cordial conversation and discussed means of cooperation between the two friendly countries. Furthermore, the epidemiological situation of the current pandemic was highlighted during the meeting along with the global efforts exerted in combating the disease and aspects of cooperation between the two sides in responding to Covid-19 pandemic were underlined."

"The meeting also addressed vaccinations expected to be released by manufacturers within the upcoming period including by Indian companies that are currently working on producing Covid-19 vaccines. The Health Minister discussed with His Excellency the Ambassador the possibility of considering the Sultanate to be one of the countries to receive the vaccine after evaluating its efficacy and safety in clinical trials. A number of senior officials attended the meeting."