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Indian aid reaches earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad Sunday

Indian assistance reaches earthquake-hit Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad'Indian humanitarian assistance reaches Venezuela: Jaishankar on Op. Amistad

Indian aid reached earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad on Sunday, with New Delhi deploying a field hospital and 66 tonnes of relief supplies including BHISHM Cubes to support rescue efforts.

The aircraft landed at Maiquetia International Airport in Caracas, marking a significant overseas humanitarian deployment. This operation highlights India's expanding capacity for rapid international disaster response and strengthens diplomatic ties with Venezuela.

Western Media

Western media outlets frame Operation Amistad as a demonstration of India's growing global humanitarian capacity and its ability to deliver rapid disaster relief across international borders.

Indian State Media

Indian state media presents Operation Amistad as evidence of India's strategic soft power and its commitment to supporting sovereign nations facing natural disasters, reinforcing its role as a responsible global actor.

  • Venezuela experienced a major earthquake in 2026 that triggered widespread structural damage in Caracas.
  • India has previously deployed BHISHM Cubes to disaster zones in Africa and Southeast Asia.
  • The Indian Army's field hospital units can be fully operational within 30 minutes of arrival.