PM says India stands in solidarity with Myanmar

As a close friend and neighbour, India is with the people of quake-hit Myanmar in this difficult hour: Modi; first tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material from India lands in Myanmar.

- NEW DELHI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which has resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives.

In a post on X, Modi posted: “Spoke with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake.”

On Friday, Modi had said in a post on X, “Concerned by the news of the earthquake in Myanmar. Stand ready to offer all possible assistance.

Under its Act East policy, India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent relief to Myanmar.

On Saturday, more than 15 tonnes of essential aid were dispatched following a series of powerful tremors that wreaked havoc on Friday.

Highlighting India’s unwavering commitment to assisting its neighbours in times of crisis, Modi further added, “As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of Operation Brahma.”