Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on BRICS countries to work together to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus. He suggested that the Sputnik-5 vaccine of Covid-19 developed by Russia could be produced in China and India, which are members of a group of five countries.
Addressing the 12th BRICS Summit via video conference, Putin said, “We believe that it is important for BRICS countries to accelerate the establishment of a center for the development and research of vaccines, which we have initiated through our South African friends. But agreed to. “
The summit was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, and President of South Africa Cyril Ramphosa. It was hosted by President Putin.
According to Sputnik News, Putin said that Russia’s Sputnik-5 vaccine, which was registered in August, could be produced in two BRICS member countries, China and India.
“The Russian direct investment fund has entered into agreements with its Brazilian and Indian partners regarding the conduct of clinical trials of the Sputnik-5 vaccine,” Putin said. It has also entered into agreements with pharmaceutical companies in China and India to start production of vaccines in these countries, which will not only meet their needs, but also help other countries. ”
Significantly, on August 11, Russia became the first country in the world to register a vaccine for the corona virus, named Sputnik-5. The vaccine has been developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute, while the Russian Foreign Investment Fund (RDIF) is investing in the production and promotion of the vaccine abroad. Another Russian vaccine, Epicoronovac, manufactured by the Vector Research Center, was registered in October.
