Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar and conveyed deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake that rocked the region yesterday.
Notably, this is first such talks between the two leaders since the 2021 Myanmar Coup.
"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," PM wrote on X.
"Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of Operation Brahma," he added.
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Myanmar earthquake and thousands more injured in the temblor that was also felt in neighbouring countries.
