New Delhi, April 27 -- Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, addressed the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting Asia 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today.

According to the release, Goyal highlighted India's proactive and compassionate global response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Vaccine Maitri initiative, India provided nearly 300 million vaccine doses to less developed and vulnerable countries, many of which were provided free of cost, ensuring that no nation was left behind.

Goyal emphasised that, unlike many other nations that imposed export controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, India prioritised equitable access for all, staying true to its ancient ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam -- "the w...