Saudi national oil company Aramco has donated USD 500,000 (about Rs 3.8 crore) to the Indian Red Cross Society to support its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The humanitarian support is part of Aramco’s global response to COVID–19, the company said in a statement.
“The donation will be used to buy protective equipment and medical supplies for local communities in India,” it said.
Aramco along with UAE’s Adnoc is looking to pick up 50 per cent stake in a planned mega 60 million tonne-a-year oil refinery on the west coast.
Mohammed Al Mughirah, President of Aramco Asia India Pvt Ltd said: “People are our priority. We are proud to aid the response to this outbreak through our contribution and assist the great efforts undertaken by the Government of India, as well as medical personnel who are working hard to contain the spread of COVID–19.”
