India has sent 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as part of humanitarian assistance. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, in line with India’s ‘Act East’ & ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies, India reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar. Myanmar has become the world’s deadliest country for landmine casualties, with a staggering 1,052 civilian casualties recorded in 2023 alone, surpassing all other nations. The situation is particularly dire for children, who account for over 20 per cent of the casualties.
India sends 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as part of humanitarian assistance
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