Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, expressing readiness to offer all possible assistance.
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said authorities in India are on standby in this regard while the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been directed to be in touch with the respective governments.
"Concerned by the situation in the wake of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand," he said in a post.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.8 magnitude aftershock, struck central Myanmar on Friday around 12:50 pm local time. Tremors were felt as far as northern Thailand, causing the suspension of some metro and rail services in Bangkok.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called an emergency meeting to assess the impact of the quake.
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