Kharge said India and Venezuela have traditionally shared warm and friendly relations based on mutual respect and cooperation, adding that the people of India stood “shoulder to shoulder” with the people of Venezuela during this difficult period.
He also said India was prepared to provide humanitarian assistance and any other support required to help Venezuela recover from the disaster.
The Congress leader concluded by expressing hope that those injured would recover quickly and that the people of Venezuela would find the strength to rebuild their lives.
The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening and were among the strongest recorded in the country in more than a century. The tremors were felt across the region, causing widespread destruction.
According to Venezuelan authorities, the official death toll had risen to around 235 by late Thursday, while at least 4,300 people were reported injured. Thousands of people are still missing, raising fears that the number of casualties could increase further as rescue operations continue.
With IANS inputs
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