Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dialled Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the military-led government in Myanmar, and expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake. Taking to social media platform X, PM Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s co to supporting its neighbour during this crisis.
Modi also said India stands in solidarity with the country in dealing with the devastation caused by a massive earthquake there.
“Spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed our deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake. As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour,” Modi posted on X.
In a swift response, India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’, under which disaster relief material, humanitarian aid, and search and rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected regions.
“Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of #OperationBrahma,” Modi added.
Fifteen tonnes of relief material have already been delivered to Myanmar under the operation.
