PM Modi Vows Aid as Powerful Quakes Shake Myanmar and Thailand: 'India Stands Ready to Help
Narendra Modi, India's current Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the recent earthquakes that apparently have shaken a few areas, including the highest high-rise building in Bangkok, and also ravaged some locations like Myanmar and Thailand. He has made it clear that they will be ready with all the assistance possible on their part while instructing the authorities to be put on alert.
PM Modi Vows Aid as Powerful Quakes Shake Myanmar and Thailand: 'India Stands Ready to Help
Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, conveyed anguish over the severe effects rendered by the devastating earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, which happened on Friday. Today news reported that the calamity has left a trail of wide-ranging damage, such as the case of a high-rise under construction Bangkok building collapse.
"In a post, PM Modi wished safety and wellbeing among those affected by the damage in the regions following today's earthquakes in Thailand and Myanmar". India stands prepared to provide all assistance possible. In this context, directed our authorities to remain on standby and also requested the MEA to stay in touch with the governments of Myanmar and Thailand."
The powerful 7.7 magnitude quake, which shook the earth with its epicenter in Myanmar, has followed a powerful 6.4 aftershock-the talk of the town as buildings sway and rattle throughout this region.
Bangkok's 30-storey under-construction building has collapsed, while buildings in Myanmar Mandalay also suffered serious damage. Emergency response efforts have also started in both countries.
Places suffering from the effects of the earthquake include venue here in Bangkok where next week's BIMSTEC summit will most probably take place. PM Modi and other regional leaders are expected to attend the event.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of Thailand, called an urgent meeting for evaluating the chances and planning the futerage measures related to the natural calamity.
An important summit in Bangkok would concentrate on areas where joint initiatives could be developed and regional cooperation swiftly accelerated.
