Following the two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, near Montalbán and Yumare west of Caracas, India extended its support to the South American nation. PM Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences over the loss of life and conveyed India's willingness to provide assistance. This reflects India's ongoing global humanitarian assistance initiatives, rooted in the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family).
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India Extends Support to Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes; PM Modi Expresses Condolences
Key Points
- Following the two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, near Montalbán and Yumare west of Caracas, India extended its support to the South American nation
- PM Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences over the loss of life and conveyed India's willingness to provide assistance
- This reflects India's ongoing global humanitarian assistance initiatives, rooted in the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family)
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• Venezuela Earthquake (June 24, 2026): 7.2 + 7.5 magnitude; near Montalbán + Yumare (west of Caracas) • India: extended support (June 25, 2026); PM Modi expressed condolences • India's humanitarian policy: rooted in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) • Past precedent: Operation Dost (Turkey-Syria earthquake relief, 2023)
