Press Release

Statement by Official Spokesperson on India’s relief assistance to Myanmar  (New Delhi; May 8, 2008)

In the wake of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar where more than 20,000 persons are reported dead and 40,000 missing, two Indian Navy ships – INS Rana and INS Kirpan – carrying immediate relief and medical supplies reached Yangon yesterday (May 7, 2008). The Myanmar Minister for Social Welfare, Relief & Resettlement, Maj. Gen. Maung Maung Swe, received the relief supplies and thanked India for the prompt and spontaneous response.

Two AN-32 aircrafts carrying tents and medicine have also reached yesterday. They were received by H.E. Foreign Minister of Myanmar U Nyan Win, who expressed his gratitude for the prompt and generous assistance of the Government of India.

An IL-76 aircraft carrying tents, medicine and roofing material reached Yangon today. Another IL-76 aircraft will be leaving Delhi on Saturday (May 10, 2008) for Yangon.

New Delhi
May 8, 2008

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