<span style="color: #222222;">As part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between India and Nepal to fight COVID-19 Pandemic, Ambassador of India to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra, handed over 23 tonnes of medicines to Nepal's Minister for Health and Population, Bhanubhakta Dhakal in Kathmandu today. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The consignment, as a gift from the people of India to people of Nepal, includes 8.25 lakhs dosage of essential medicines including 3.2 lakhs dosage of Paracetamol and 2.5 lakhs dosages of Hydroxychloroquine. This initiative manifests continuing cooperation of India and Nepal in all situations and circumstances.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed gratitude towards India for gifting essential medicines. In a tweet Mr Oli said "I thank Prime Minister Shri Narandra Modi ji for India's generous support of 23 tonnes of essential medicines to Nepal, to fight COVID-19 Pandemic."</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' In his reply to Nepal Prime Minister's message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India-Nepal relationship is special and the bonds are not only strong but also deep-rooted. Replying to Prime Minister of Nepal K P Sharma Oli on Twitter who thanked India for sending 23 tonnes of essential medicines to the Himalayan Nation, Mr Modi said, India stands in solidarity with people and the Government of Nepal to fight COVID-19 pandemic.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Our leaders have shown commitment to fight COVID-19 Pandemic and protect our people. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference of SAARC Leaders on 15 March 2020 and offered all possible assistance to India's neighbours, pledging 10 million US dollars to SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Indian and Nepali health professionals are collaborating their efforts on ground to contain and stop this Pandemic. India is committed to prepare, act and succeed together in partnership with Nepal and other South Asian partner countries in this hour of challenge.</span>