Venezuelans Thank India for Relief Under Op Amistad Amid Earthquake Crisis

"Thankful to your country": Venezuelans extend gratitude to India as relief ops continue under Op Amistad

Caracas, July 1

In a series of posts on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared videos of families in Venezuela thanking India for providing care at the Army Field Hospital.

In another video, Jaiswal shared how a resident thanked India after receiving treatment at the Army Field Hospital.

She particularly mentioned the excellent care received and appreciated the service of medical specialists.

In another video, a Venezuelan thanked India for the support.

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

Another Venezuelan expressed deep gratitude to the Indian Army Field Hospital and highlighted how she had never previously seen such great medical treatment in the last 60 years.

The Embassy of Venezuela in India also shared visuals of the Indian Army Field Hospital set up in Caracas to Aassist those affected by the deadly twin earthquakes.

"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," the embassy said in a post on X.

Earlier, India intensified its humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, deploying rescue personnel, field hospitals, medicines and relief supplies as the death toll from last week's devastating earthquakes continue to rise.

Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed India's humanitarian assistance on Monday.

Meanwhile, according to CNN, the death toll from the powerful earthquakes has risen to 1,719, citing National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. At least 22,619 people have been affected, including 5,034 injured. Of the 855 buildings reported damaged, 189 have collapsed completely.

The news report added that 609 aftershocks have been recorded since the earthquakes struck on June 24. The US Geological Survey estimates there is a 44 per cent chance that the final death toll could exceed 10,000.

— ANI