Air India flight brings 21 tons of medical supplies from China to combat COVID-19

NEW DELHI: National carrier Air India has brought in 21 tons of critical medical supplies from China for treatment of coronavirus infected people.

“On the international front, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Air India have worked closely with China to establish a cargo air-bridge between the two countries for transfer of critical medical supplies. The first cargo flight between India and China was operated by Air India on 4 April 2020, carrying 21 tons of critical medical supplies from China,” an official statement said.