Its medical team carried out more than 8,000 procedures and laboratory tests.
On Friday, India’s Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that “Operation Amistad” is returning to its homeland after assisting victims of the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.
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On June 26, the country began deploying a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to Venezuela.
“Two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carried to Venezuela a 41-member contingent from the Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Hospital Unit, comprising surgeons, anaesthesiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, dental and other physicians, paramedical staff and support personnel,” the Indian Foreign Affairs Ministry said.
The HADR mission also included “two BHISHM Cubes, which are state-of-the-art modular and portable mobile mini-hospitals designed for rapid disaster response; 6 tons of essential medicines and medical equipment, and 30 tons of emergency relief supplies, including tents, solar lamps, portable water purifiers, and generator sets.”
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Thomas Fletcher, highlighted India’s immediate response in providing vital assistance following the earthquakes in Venezuela.
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After arriving in Venezuela, the Indian relief workers coordinated with the Bolivarian authorities for the swift deployment and effective functioning of an army field hospital.
“During its deployment, the field hospital provided critical assistance and care to hundreds of earthquake-impacted persons, carrying out over 8,000 medical procedures and laboratory investigations, including over 20 major surgeries,” the Indian Foreign Affairs Ministry said.
“Operation Amistad underscores the enduring friendship and solidarity between India and Venezuela, and reflects India’s abiding commitment to stand steadfastly with partner countries in difficult times, in the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ‘The World Is One Family,'” it added.
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the timely help, support and solidarity extended by India.
“The solidarity expressed by India is in keeping with the spirit of cooperation between our peoples in times of difficulty. We acknowledge these expressions of international support and are grateful for the expressions of solidarity we have received,” she stated.
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Sources: MEA – EFE
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