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September 21, 2021 . 10:43 AM

(Clockwise): Lizz Truss, UK Foreign Secretary with Jaishanker, Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Major Rohit Kumar and Major Anuj Rajput, Sitabhra Sinha of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi

UK row over Covishield: India warns of reciprocal steps

The UK government’s decision not to recognize Covishield as a legitimate anti-Covid vaccine is “discriminatory” and it is within the country’s “right to take reciprocal measures” if the matter was not resolved, India said on Sept 21. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said this move impacts Indian citizens traveling to that country, media reported.

Pleased to meet new UK Foreign Secretary @trussliz.

Discussed the progress of Roadmap 2030. Appreciated her contribution on the trade side.

Exchanged views on developments in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.

Urged early resolution of quarantine issue in mutual interest. pic.twitter.com/pc49NS7zcw
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 21, 2021

“The nonrecognition of Covishield is a discriminatory policy. The External Affairs Minister has raised the issue strongly with the new UK foreign secretary. I am told that certain assurances have been given that this issue will be resolved,” Shringla said at a press conference in Delhi.