Emergency relief supplies dispatched by India to Colombia reached Bogota and were formally transferred to local officials to assist recovery operations following the severe earthquake that struck the South American nation on August 10.
“The first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by the Government of India arrived and was handed over to support Colombia in the aftermath of the earthquake of 10 August. India stands in solidarity with the people of Colombia and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries,” the Indian Embassy in Bogota posted on Thursday on social media platform X.
An initial consignment containing 20 metric tonnes of disaster relief materials was airlifted by India last week, with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar reiterating New Delhi’s support for the people of Colombia amid the crisis.
“Dispatched the first tranche of the 20 MT relief supplies to Colombia to support ongoing post-earthquake recovery efforts. The assistance includes medicines and medical equipment, temporary shelter and hygiene support, and other essential items needed in the aftermath of the disaster. India stands in solidarity with the people of Colombia during these difficult times,” EAM Jaishankar stated on X.
The humanitarian aid highlights India’s position as a primary responder during international natural catastrophes, following a major 7.3-magnitude tremor in Colombia.
