India launches “Operation Amistad,” a humanitarian assistance mission to Venezuela after twin earthquakes damage infrastructure and cause casualties. Multiple reports cite a Ministry of External Affairs statement saying two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft depart for Venezuela on June 26 carrying humanitarian relief supplies and a 41-member Army medical and rescue team. The deployments include a fully equipped Army field hospital unit and medical support intended for emergency care, trauma management and surgical assistance in the earthquake-affected areas. Reports also say the cargo includes indigenously developed BHISHM Cubes—modular, rapidly deployable field hospital systems designed to be operational within minutes and equipped with medical oxygen, portable ventilation and surgical instruments. The medical contingent is described as comprising military doctors and rescue personnel. The mission is intended to work with Venezuelan authorities on search and rescue and ongoing relief efforts. Indian officials—including external affairs leadership and the Prime Minister—are reported to have expressed support and the operation is described as part of India’s broader international disaster response capabilities, with acknowledgements from Venezuelan representatives for the aid.
India launches Operation Amistad sending IAF C-17s, field hospital and BHISHM cubes to Venezuela
India launches “Operation Amistad,” a humanitarian assistance mission to Venezuela after twin earthquakes damage infrastructure and cause casualties. Multiple reports cite a Ministry of External Affai...
- India launches “Operation Amistad” to provide disaster relief to Venezuela after twin earthquakes.
- Two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft depart for Venezuela carrying humanitarian supplies and a 41-member Army medical and rescue team.
- The mission includes an Army field hospital unit and medical materials to support emergency treatment, trauma care and surgery.
- Relief supplies include BHISHM Cubes, modular deployable medical units designed for rapid field operations.
- Reports indicate coordination with Venezuelan authorities for search-and-rescue and relief efforts.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that under Operation Amistad, the Army Field Hospital is carrying its humanitarian mission
1 month agoWorking alongside Venezuelan authorities, Indian rescue and medical teams are providing emergency medical care and conducting search and rescue missions, the Indian embassy said
1 month agoIndia swiftly dispatched a 41-member medical team and 66 tonnes of aid to Venezuela following a devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Amistad'. The team, equipped with advanced medical technology like BHISHM cubes, is providing critical emergency and surgical care. This rapid deployment highlights the Indian armed forces' capability in international disaster relief efforts, earning praise from Prime Minister Modi and gratitude from Venezuelan survivors.
1 month agoCaracas: India has intensified its humanitarian outreach in earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, expanding relief efforts with a focus on providing medical assistance and emergency support to those affected by the disaster. The Embassy of India in Caracas, Venezuela, on Tuesday shared an update on X, saying:#OperationAmistad Responding with speed, reach and compassion, two #IndianAirForce C-17 Globemaster III aircraft completed a demanding 23-hour flight to Venezuela, covering an aerial distance of over 14,000 km from Delhi to Caracas.The aircraft landed at Maiquetía… pic.twitter.com/R3LBOe4kwW— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 28, 2026 #OperationAmistadIndia has intensified its efforts for disaster relief at Venezuela with healing touch to those affected by the earthquake.#OperaciónAmistadLa India ha intensificado sus esfuerzos de ayuda humanitaria en Venezuela, brindando apoyo a los afectados por el… pic.twitter.com/YNtbYWnqmS— India in Venezuela (@IndiaVenezuela) June 29, 2026 “OperationAmistad: India has intensified its efforts for disaster relief in Venezuela with a healing touch to those affected by the earthquake.”Earlier, the Indian Army contingent deployed in Venezuela under Operation Amistad established a field hospital to provide urgent medical assistance to people impacted by the devastating earthquake.In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Operation Amistad underway in Venezuela. Army Field Hospital giving a caring hand to those impacted by the earthquake.”Operation Amistad underway in Venezuela.Army Field Hospital giving a caring hand to those impacted by the earthquake. pic.twitter.com/WGqakskh9U— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2026 On June 28, India dispatched urgent humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela as part of its disaster relief response following a series of powerful earthquakes that caused widespread devastation in the South American nation.Announcing the mission, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar then posted on X, “Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equipment, will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country. #OperationAmistad”Indian assistance reaches Venezuela.Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equipment, will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country.#OperationAmistad pic.twitter.com/nLBVgPADRl— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 28, 2026 The Indian Embassy in Cote d’Ivoire also highlighted the scale of the relief operation in a post on X, stating that two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft transited through Abidjan en route to Venezuela carrying humanitarian supplies and medical support.Operation Amistad - Responding to the devastating earthquake that struck northern Venezuela, the two Indian Airforce C17s transited through Abidjan enroute to Venezuela carrying 35 T of relief equipment, an Indian Army Field Hospital contingent and two BHISHM cubes. The… pic.twitter.com/Oy6fs6ik40— India in Ivory Coast (@EOIIvoryCoast) June 27, 2026 The embassy said, “Operation Amistad - Responding to the devastating earthquake that struck northern Venezuela, the two Indian Airforce C17s transited through Abidjan enroute to Venezuela carrying 35 T of relief equipment, an Indian Army Field Hospital contingent and two BHISHM cubes.”Operation Amistad: Venezuelan Vice Health Minister and Head of Government of the Capital District of Venezuela visit Indian Field Hospital ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Av5ERsXWNn— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2026 It further added, “The contingent comprises 41 personnel, including nine medical officers, and is equipped to provide emergency medical care, trauma management, life-saving surgical support and other essential healthcare services to those affected by the earthquake.”The deployment underscores India’s commitment to extending humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to countries in need. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
1 month agoThe Indian Air Force in a post on X also shared an update on Operation Amistad
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