Modi, EU express shock at death in landslide, offer support
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed shock over the loss of lives in Bangladesh due to landslides and offered to assist the country in local search and rescue efforts.
“Saddened by the loss of lives in Bangladesh due to landslides. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured," Modi said in a statement.
India stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh. We stand ready to support local search and rescue efforts if required.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2017
Extending India’s solidarity with Bangladesh, the Indian prime minister said, "India stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh. We stand ready to support local search and rescue efforts if required.”
At least 130 people, including four army men, died in rain-induced landslides in the hilly areas of Chittagong, Rangamati and Bandarban yesterday.
Saddened by the loss of lives in Bangladesh due to landslides. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2017
Expressing sorrow and solidarity for the loss of lives and property in the landslides, the European Union said it stands ready to provide support to alleviate the impact of this severe natural disaster.
In a press statement today, the EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, Pierre Mayaudon, expressed his heart-felt sorrow and solidarity for the loss of lives and property.
He also expresses his sympathy for those who have died while conducting rescue operations.
“If requested, the European Union stands ready to provide support to alleviate the impact of this severe natural disaster,” the statement said.
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