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Venezuelans extend gratitude to India as relief ops continue under Op Amistad
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Venezuelans extend gratitude to India as relief ops continue under Op Amistad

From Times of Oman · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Venezuelan citizens are expressing deep gratitude to India for its ongoing relief operations following devastating earthquakes.
  • India has deployed rescue personnel, field hospitals, medicines, and supplies under "Operation Amistad."
  • The earthquakes, which struck on June 24, have resulted in over 1,700 deaths and significant damage, with aftershocks continuing.

Venezuelan citizens are extending heartfelt thanks to India for its continuous relief assistance operations in the country, part of "Operation Amistad." Videos shared on X by India's Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal show families expressing their appreciation for the care provided at the Indian Army Field Hospital.

One resident specifically mentioned the excellent care received from medical specialists. Another thanked India, stating, "The hospital that you have installed here has been very helpful for the local community. I am thankful to your country." A third Venezuelan expressed deep gratitude, noting she had never witnessed such great medical treatment in the last 60 years.

The hospital that you have installed here has been very helpful for the local community. I am thankful to your country.

โ€” Venezuelan residentA resident expressed gratitude for the Indian field hospital's assistance.

The Embassy of Venezuela in India also shared visuals of the Indian Army Field Hospital set up in Caracas to aid those affected by the deadly twin earthquakes on June 24. The embassy noted that the initiative is part of bilateral cooperation, deploying specialized personnel.

India intensified its humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes, deploying rescue teams, field hospitals, medicines, and relief supplies. Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the aid. The earthquakes have claimed over 1,719 lives, affected more than 22,600 people, and caused extensive damage to buildings, with 609 aftershocks recorded.

A contingent of the Indian Armed Forces set up a field hospital in La Rinconada, Caracas, to assist those affected by the earthquakes of June 24. The initiative is part of bilateral cooperation, deploying specialised personnel.

โ€” Embassy of Venezuela in IndiaThe embassy described the setup of the Indian field hospital in Caracas.
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Originally published by Times of Oman. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.