India sends emergency relief supplies to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time.

New Delhi: India on Sunday said it dispatched a fresh consignment of relief materials to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and an earthquake.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time.

"At this time of hardship being faced by Afghan people due to recent floods and earthquake, India delivers HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) materials, including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more," he said.

"India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extending humanitarian assistance and support during this challenging time," Jaiswal said on social media.