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UK minister hails India-UK ties in COVID-19 fight as paracetamol hits shelves

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LONDON : The British government has hailed India-UK trade ties as the first consignment of 2,800,000 packets of paracetamol from India is set to be distributed across the country's supermarkets and retailers to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The shipment followed India's decision to lift export restrictions on essential drugs, but further discussions were required for the UK's urgent need for paracetamol. "This will mean nearly 3 million more packets of paracetamol on British supermarket shelves," UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement on Tuesday. "Coronavirus is the largest threat we have all faced in decades, so it's imperative that we work together to continue global trade and keep supply chains

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