On Thursday, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan registered the Russian-manufacture “Sputnik Light” vaccine, informs a press release from the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.

– Turkmen partners highly appreciated the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, said Kirill Dmitriev, Director General of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).

Turkmenistan became the 23rd state to approve the use of this medicine, Russian media write. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, “Sputnik Light” is officially registered in 15 countries and is in the process of registration in another 30 states.

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