India Sends 6 Tonnes Of Relief Supplies
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the relief supplies were put together in a short span of time by the National Disaster Response Force.
Monday 04 January 2021 | 10:27
Six tonnes of relief supplies arrive at Nadi International Airport on January 2, 2021. Photo: Indian High Commission to Fiji
More than six tonnes of relief supplies were flown into Fiji on Saturday from the Indian government.
These includes temporary shelters and hygiene kits.
Another consignment is due to arrive by Wednesday.
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In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the assistance highlighted India’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support to friendly foreign countries as a first responder.
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the relief supplies were put together in a short span of time by the National Disaster Response Force.
It was airlifted to Fiji with the help of Air India and Fiji Airways via Sydney.
“This was possible thanks to the effective cooperation among multiple agencies in three countries to deliver the relief material to Fiji in record time,” the Ministry said.
“Disaster risk reduction and management is an important pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2019.”
India remains committed to extending full support to Fiji’s efforts to restore the livelihoods of the affected communities and to build resilient infrastructure.
India’s High Commission to Fiji said India has firmly stood by Fiji during times of crisis and devastation including Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016, which reflects the deep-rooted, friendly ties between India and Fiji.
Edited by Selita Bolanavanua
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