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The Government of Myanmar has expressed deep gratitude for India’s swift and substantial support in providing relief assistance following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28.Myanmar’s Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, conveyed his appreciation through the Global New Light of Myanmar, stating that Myanmar was “deeply moved” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support as Indian relief supplies continued to arrive at Yangon International Airport.Quoting from a telephone conversation between the two leaders, the newspaper reported, “The Senior General responded that he was deeply grateful and moved by the expression of the Prime Minister of India’s condolences for the country of Myanmar and its people.”The report further added that the Senior General “sincerely appreciates the sympathy and support from the people of India.”On March 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Myanmar military junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, and offered condolences on the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck Myanmar. He expressed India’s readiness to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour.
He said that disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, and search and rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of Operation Brahma.”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. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, and search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of #OperationBrahma,” PM Modi said in a post on X.India launched Operation Brahma to provide urgent humanitarian assistance, including Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, medical aid, and disaster relief.As the first responder to crises in its neighbourhood, India has mobilized a whole-of-government effort to address the widespread destruction in Myanmar.So far, six aircraft and five Indian Naval ships have delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) material to the affected regions. The Myanmar media has extensively covered India’s support, highlighting the relief efforts as the country struggles to recover from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which has claimed the lives of over 2,700 people.According to an official statement, the first tranche of aid was delivered on March 29, using an IAF C-130J aircraft, which transported 15 tonnes of emergency supplies such as tents, blankets, essential medicines, and food.
