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Context
In June 2026, India launched Operation Amistad, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission, to assist Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5. The operation reflects India's commitment to humanitarian assistance and its role as a responsible global partner. The word "Amistad", meaning friendship in Spanish, symbolizes India's solidarity with the people of Venezuela during a humanitarian crisis.
Background
India has steadily expanded its HADR capabilities over the past two decades and has emerged as a First Responder during disasters in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond. Guided by the principles of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The World is One Family) and "Humanity First", India has provided timely assistance to countries affected by earthquakes, cyclones, conflicts, and other disasters.
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Operation Amistad: India's HADR mission to Venezuela with 35 tonnes of relief, medical teams, and BHISHM Cube portable hospitals showcasing humanitarian diplomacy.
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