PM Modi calls Sri Lankan President to offer continued support with cyclone relief
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to offer condolences and continued assistance under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah.
Background
PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed relief efforts for Cyclone Ditwah. Operation Sagar Bandhu has been used to rescue nationals from multiple countries including Sri Lanka, Germany, and the UK.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force teams are conducting search and rescue operations in the cyclone-affected areas.
- FactOperation Sagar Bandhu: A rescue operation facilitating the evacuation of nationals from various countries including Sri Lanka, Germany, Slovenia, UK, South Africa, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's 'Neighborhood First' policy in the context of disaster diplomacy and humanitarian assistance in South Asia.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Humanitarian leadership: India's role as a first responder in the Indian Ocean region
- Strategic soft power: Strengthening bilateral ties through disaster relief and evacuation operations
Keywords: Disaster Diplomacy · Neighborhood First · Humanitarian Assistance · Operation Sagar Bandhu · Regional Cooperation
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