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‘Sample of brotherhood’: Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad for earthquake relief

‘Sample of brotherhood’: Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad for earthquake relief

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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil visited the field hospital set up by India under Operation Amistad today, and lauded the medical services provided there. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said that after Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez’ visit to India, this is a sample of brotherhood. (File Photo/ REUTERS) In his press statement at the end of the visit, Gil said that alongside Ambassador of India to Venezuela, PK Ashok Babu, he witnessed the moving demonstration of solidarity, and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending the helping hand. “We want to inform you that we have toured this field hospital. A field hospital that has been set up by the Government of India, friendly government, brotherly government. Ashok Babu, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, is with us here from India in Venezuela, the commander who has been in charge of operations here, the colleague Julio Leon, who is the director of the National Hippodrome Institute, President of the National Hippodrome Institute, facilities that are providing services for the installation of this hospital,” he said. Gil …

India launches ‘Op Amistad’ to aid quake-hit Venezuela; sends relief material, medical assistance

India launches ‘Op Amistad’ to aid quake-hit Venezuela; sends relief material, medical assistance

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In this image posted on June 26, 2026, a 41-member team of the Indian Army, from the 60 Para Field Hospital, including nine medical officers, being deployed in Venezuela to support humanitarian relief efforts as part of ‘Operation Amistad’, in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes in the South American country that killed around 920 people and left at least 3,360 people injured. Photo: @adgpi/X via PTI Photo Under the ‘Operation Amistad’, launched by India to offer humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Venezuela, two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying relief supplies and a 41-member rescue team departed on Friday to assist the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in that country. “India stands shoulder to shoulder with the government and the people of Venezuela during this difficult period,” the Ministry of External Affairs said. Editorial |​Tragic evening: On the earthquake in Venezuela In a gesture of solidarity with the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, India has launched Operation Amistad, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission, in response to the devastating earthquake that has …

Venezuela earthquake: India rushes humanitarian aid under 'Operation Amistad'

Venezuela earthquake: India rushes humanitarian aid under 'Operation Amistad'

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India launched ‘Operation Amistad’ under which the nation has dispatched a specialised Indian Army medical contingent and tons of relief material to assist people affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, Caracus on Thursday. The team left from Hindon Air Force Station on Friday afternoon aboard two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft as part of Operation Amistad, the Ministry of Defence said. “The medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital departed in the afternoon of June 26 from Hindon Air Force Station and is currently en route to Venezuela aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft,” a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said, reported IANS. 41-member team to provide emergency medical care The medical contingent consists of 41 personnel, including nine medical officers. It is equipped to provide emergency treatment, trauma care, life-saving surgeries and other essential healthcare services for people affected by the earthquake as per the news agency. The team is also carrying nearly six tonnes of medical equipment and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the Ministry of External Affairs. Operation Amistad underway! …