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Press Release
Statement by Official
Spokesperson on
India’s assistance for the cyclone in
Myanmar (New Delhi;
May 12, 2008)
In
the wake of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar where nearly 100,000
persons are reported dead and thousands missing, India’s assistance has
been spontaneous and immediate keeping in mind our close and friendly
neighbourly relations with Myanmar. Two Indian Navy ships – INS Rana and
INS Kirpan – carrying immediate relief and medical supplies, and five
Indian aircrafts carrying tents, medicine, roofing material and other
relief items have reached Myanmar. This included an IL-76 aircraft which
landed in Yangon today carrying Meals Ready to Eat.
EAM spoke today to H.E. U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the
Union of Myanmar. He expressed deep sorrow at the tragic loss of lives
and widespread damage to property and underlined the empathy and
solidarity of the Government and people of India with the Government and
people of Myanmar.
EAM reiterated India’s readiness to assist Myanmar in whatever way we
can in both the relief and rehabilitation efforts. He also urged Myanmar
to accept international relief supplies to supplement their efforts.
The Foreign Minister of Myanmar expressed gratitude for the prompt and
generous assistance of the Government of India. Myanmar have also
conveyed their readiness to accept international relief and medical
supplies.
New Delhi
May 12, 2008 |
