India deploys warship to provide largest humanitarian aid to Madagascar
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India deploys warship to provide largest humanitarian aid to Madagascar
Last Updated : Mar 13 2020 | 7:06 AM IST
Antananarivo (Madagascar), Mar 13 (ANI): Ambassador Abhay Kumar handed over 600 tonnes of rice on behalf of the Govt of India to H.E. Tehindrazanarivelo Djacoba Liva, Foreign Minister of Madagascar today, brought by INS Shardul to deliver quick relief to the victims of Madagascar floods. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul arrived in Madagascar at Port Antsiranana on 10th March 2020 carrying 600 tons of rice for the people of Madagascar. The rice will be distributed to the people affected by cyclone Diane that hit Madagascar coast in January. Earlier, on 30th January, INS Airavat brought immediate relief material. India was the first country to respond during devastation caused by Cyclone Diane in January 2020. At a function held at the Port Antsiranana on 12th March the Foreign Minister Dr. Tehindrazanarivelo Djacoba officially received the consignment of rice from Ambassador Abhay Kumar in presence of Commander Abhishek Pathak, Commanding Officer of INS Shardul. Speaking on the occasion