Seoul: India and South Korean medical devices maker Humasis Limited have signed an agreement for supply of 5 lakh COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
The Kits will be delivered to India in 4 lots, commencing on April 30.
This is the first purchase agreement signed by Embassy of India in South Korea on behalf of Government of India.
The company, whose factory is located in Gyeongi-do, is sourcing raw materials for production of these diagnostic testing kits from India. This collaboration forms an important part of efforts to augment India’s testing capacity in the battle against the COVID19 pandemic, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said in a statement.
@IndiainROK and M/s Humasis Ltd. signed an agreement for supply of 500,000 tests to Indian Council of Medical Research. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/0MmM8mr6kR
— India in ROK (@IndiainROK) April 20, 2020
Over the past few weeks, Indian agencies, including Central and State Government agencies and private companies, have sourced 450,000 tests (RT- PCR & Antibody) from various Korean companies.
“This cooperation is in keeping with the Special Strategic Partnership between India and Republic Of Korea and the shared commitment of our leaders to pursuing a people-first approach,” the embassy added.
This is also in keeping with the assurance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ROK President Moon Jae-in that the two countries will continue to consult and support each other and share experiences in the common fight against COVID19.
