Keywords: India, Papua New Guinea, flood relief, $1 million assistance, FIPIC, Ministry of External Affairs, disaster relief, humanitarian aid
The Government of India has granted $1 million as immediate assistance to Papua New Guinea, which has been severely affected by devastating floods and landslips, resulting in the deaths of 2,000 people. The Ministry of External Affairs announced this relief aid as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New Guinea.
“As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New Guinea, the Government of India extends an immediate relief assistance of $1 million to support relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts,” stated the Ministry of External Affairs in a press release.
The catastrophic flooding and landslips have wreaked havoc across Papua New Guinea, causing widespread destruction and displacement. The immediate relief assistance from India aims to support the ongoing relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts in the affected regions.
India’s swift response underscores its commitment to humanitarian assistance and its strong ties with the Pacific island nations through the FIPIC platform. This initiative brings together India and the Pacific island countries to collaborate on various developmental and humanitarian issues.
As Papua New Guinea grapples with the aftermath of the disaster, the international community’s support is crucial in addressing the urgent needs of the affected population and facilitating the long-term recovery process. India’s contribution will aid in alleviating the immediate suffering and help rebuild the lives and communities devastated by the floods.
