'Operation Dost': India sends 4th Air force plane with relief assistance to quake-hit Turkey
New Delhi, February 8: India sends Indian Air Force fourth C17 plane with relief assistance to quake-hit Turkey.
In the meanwhile, taking to his Twitter handle Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted, "The fourth @IAF_MCC aircraft leaves for Turkiye with the remaining component of the field hospital. This includes 54 members of the Indian Army medical team as well as medical and other equipment to establish the facility."
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India ramped up humanitarian aid to Turkey as India dispatched its fourth batch of aid, including 54 members of the medical team from the Indian Army as part of the country's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India stands forever for humanity and does not let changing geopolitical situations get in the way of its policy of 'Vasudaiva Kutumbakam.'
Earlier on Tuesday, the first C17 flight of the IAF arrived in Turkey's Adana with more than 50 members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a specially trained dog squad, and the tools needed for the relief activities, including medical supplies, drilling machines, and other equipment.
Turkish Ambassador also appreciated and thanked India as India was among the first countries to respond when Turkey asked for medical help and humanitarian assistance.
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Several other countries have come forward to aid and assist Turkey after a massive earthquake shattered lives in the country.
- ANI
