Kevin Pietersen thanks India for sending COVID-19 vaccines to South Africa
London: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has thanked Indian government for sending India made vaccines to fight COVID-19 to South Africa.
"Indian generosity and kindness grows more and more every single day. The beloved country!" KP tweeted.
Glad to see your affection towards India. :)
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2021
We believe that the world is our family and want to play our role in strengthening the fight against COVID-19. https://t.co/zwpB3CNxLG
Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had tweeted on Feb 1: " In it together. Made in India vaccines land in Johannesburg, South Africa. #VaccineMaitri."
In it together.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 1, 2021
Made in India vaccines land in Johannesburg, South Africa. #VaccineMaitri pic.twitter.com/O9kWj6qVV9
Reacting to KP's tweet, Indian PM Narendra Modi replied: "Glad to see your affection towards India. :) We believe that the world is our family and want to play our role in strengthening the fight against COVID-19."
'Made in India' vaccines from the Serum Institute of India, Pune reached South Africa on Feb 1.
KP Image courtesy: Wallpaper Cave
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