NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the massive loss of life and widespread destruction caused by a series of severe earthquakes in Venezuela.
Conveying heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of India, the Prime Minister extended his sympathies to the Venezuelan government, the affected communities, and the families who lost loved ones in the natural disaster. He also offered prayers for the rapid recovery of the injured and reaffirmed India’s commitment to global humanitarian support.
Reaffirming India’s Commitment to Global Relief
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi emphasized India’s solidarity with the South American nation as it navigates the immediate aftermath of the seismic tragedy:
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Diplomatic Solidarity: The Prime Minister extended formal support to the government and citizens of Venezuela, stating that India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them during this difficult period.
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Offer of Assistance: Reaffirming India’s role as a proactive global first responder during international crises, the Prime Minister stated that New Delhi is fully prepared to deploy all possible assistance, including emergency medical supplies, disaster relief materials, and technical search-and-rescue support if requested.
“Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela. On behalf of the people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela, especially to the families who have lost their loved ones… India stands ready to extend all possible assistance.” — Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Mobilizing Humanitarian Aid Frameworks
India has historically extended swift logistical and material aid to nations hit by catastrophic earthquakes through specialized frameworks like Operation Dost and global disaster management networks.
As Venezuelan emergency services work to clear debris and rescue survivors trapped under collapsed infrastructure, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is tracking the situation closely to coordinate any subsequent humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) operations required by Caracas.
