The first consignment of
relief materials from India for the cyclone-affected people reached Fiji
yesterday. Another consignment is due to arrive by 6th January.
Fiji was hit by a Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa last month which
caused extensive damage and destruction of critical infrastructure. The
relief material sent by the Government of India, consisting of shelter
and hygiene kits, will provide immediate assistance to the
cyclone-affected communities.
Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, over 6 tons of relief
supplies were put together in a short span of time by the National
Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and were airlifted to Fiji with the help
of Air India and Fiji Airways via Sydney, Australia.
This was possible thanks to the effective cooperation among multiple
agencies in three countries to deliver the relief material to Fiji in
record time.
Reflecting the deep-rooted and friendly ties, India has firmly stood by
Fiji during times of crisis and devastation caused by natural disasters
like Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016.
The relief material sent now in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasa
highlights India’s commitment to provide Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief support to Friendly Foreign Countries as a first
responder.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is an important pillar of
India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative announced by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in November 2019.
The Ministry of External Affairs said, India remains committed to
extend full support to Fiji’s efforts to restore livelihoods of the
affected communities and to build resilient infrastructure.
{ With input from news agency language)
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