Indian aid reaches quake-hit Venezuela

India has sent 66 tons of aid, including an army field hospital and relief supplies, to Venezuela in Operation Amistad. The aid was transported by two Indian Air Force aircraft to Caracas, where a medical team has been established at the International La Rinconada Racetrack. This deployment highlights India’s role as a humanitarian partner in disaster response.

• India delivered 66 tons of aid, including an army field hospital, to Venezuela.
• The aid was transported via two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of Operation Amistad.
• A medical team has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas.
• The supplies include two BHISHM cubes, modular field hospital and trauma care systems.
• The deployment involved flying over 14,000 km from New Delhi to Caracas.
• This action reinforces India’s commitment as a first responder and humanitarian partner.
• India’s ties with Venezuela have been strengthening, particularly in energy trade.