Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02pm on 05 Jan 2024,Friday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences to Japan's Prime Minister Kishida after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake claimed over 90 lives on January 1. PM Modi's letter conveyed India's solidarity and readiness to provide assistance, emphasizing the special strategic partnership with Tokyo. The earthquake, the strongest in over a century, struck near the Noto Peninsula, leaving more than 240 missing and 33,000 evacuated. Japan increased Self-Defence forces for rescue operations. PM Modi assured support, highlighting the strong bond between the two nations.
