New Delhi: As a mark of goodwill gesture, India on Friday sent relief and humanitarian materials of medicines, food and other essential items to explosion-hit Lebanon which claimed lives of over 150 people.
As informed by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, 58 MT of emergency humanitarian aid, including crucial medical and food supplies have been sent to Beirut.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to the twitter and wrote, "India demonstrates solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the aftermath of the tragic explosions in Beirut. 58 MT of emergency humanitarian aid, including crucial medical and food supplies, is on its way to Beirut in IAF C17 aircraft".
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On 4 August, two explosions ripped through the port area of Lebanon’s capital, leaving at least 160 dead and an estimated 6000 injured. The blasts destroyed and damaged buildings across the city, leaving some 300,000 people without homes. The port, the country’s lifeline for vital supplies was severely damaged in the explosion, with some parts completely destroyed.
India and Lebanon have historically enjoyed close and friendly relations. India established diplomatic relations with Lebanon in 1954. There are nearly, 9000 Indian nationals in Lebanon, with a majority of them, employed as workers in several companies and agricultural farms.
