Indian naval ship INS Gharial (L-23) arrived at MITT Terminal in Thilawa Port, Yangon yesterday morning carrying further humanitarian aid for the people affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar.

The vessel transported a consignment of essential relief supplies and foodstuffs, intended to support both immediate rescue efforts and long-term rehabilitation. Upon arrival, senior officers from the Myanmar Navy, the Indian Defence Attaché and other officials warmly welcomed the ship. The Indian ambassador formally handed over the relief supplies to Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, who expressed gratitude on behalf of the Myanmar people. As a gesture of appreciation, the chief minister also presented a commemorative gift to the Indian delegation.

The ship brought in approximately 442 tonnes of aid including 405 tonnes of rice, 30 tonnes of cooking oil, five tonnes of biscuits, and two metric tonnes of instant noodles, along with other essential food items and medicines.

Personnel from the Myanmar Navy, the Indian naval crew, local administrative officials from Kyauktan Township, as well as members of the Fire Services Department and auxiliary forces, coordinated the unloading and repackaging of supplies onto designated vehicles. The aid will now be distributed to earthquake-affected regions under the supervision of the Yangon Region government.

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