Jan 03: An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck near Vanuatu’s coast in the South Pacific Ocean on 17 December 2024 causing major destruction and loss of life.
India extended its deep condolences to the Government and the people of Vanuatu for the damage and destruction caused by this unprecedented disaster and conveyed its readiness to extend all possible support and assistance in this time of difficulty.
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 Vanuatu, Government of India extends a relief assistance of USD 500,000 to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
India has firmly stood by Vanuatu during times of difficulty and devastation caused by natural disasters. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is an important pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in November 2019. India is committed to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and continues to be a responsible and steadfast responder in the region.
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