Quad countries pledge to donate 120 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses globally 

“Our vaccine partnership remains on track to expand manufacturing at Biological E Ltd. this fall, so that it can produce at least 100 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines by the end of 2022,” read the statement.

“As a first step towards that new capacity, the leaders will announce bold actions that will immediately help the Indo-Pacific in its quest to end the pandemic,” it added.

As a collective, Quad said that it welcomed India’s announcement to resume exports of safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines, including to Covax, beginning in October.

Further, the leaders said that they are committed to better preparations for the next pandemic.

“We will continue to build coordination for health-security efforts in the Indo-Pacific, and we will jointly conduct at least one pandemic preparedness tabletop or exercise in 2022,” they said.

PM Modi’s suggestions at Quad summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a common international travelling protocol involving mutual recognition of the Covid-19 vaccination certificate at Quad leaders meeting, said Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

He informed that the suggestion was “well-received” by all leaders of Quad nations.

“PM Narendra Modi proposed a common international travelling protocol involving mutual recognition of the Covid19 vaccination certificate. It was well-received by all Quad leaders,” Shringla said.

Prime Minister Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday held the Quad leaders’ meeting. It was hosted by the US leader.