India Promises Aid To Venezuela After Deadly Quakes • Channels Television

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India was ready to assist Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 32 people and injured hundreds.

“Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela,” Modi said in a statement.

“We pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and stand in solidarity with all those affected… India stands ready to extend all possible assistance.”

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Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on the evening of June 24, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes drove residents of the capital, Caracas, into the streets.

AFP