The Daily Journal — India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced Friday the conclusion of Operation Dost (Operation Friendship), the humanitarian assistance mission the country deployed to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck in June.
Indian authorities reported that the field hospital established in Caracas carried out more than 8,000 medical procedures and laboratory tests, including more than 20 major surgeries.
Technical capacity and resources deployed
The operation began on June 26 with the deployment of two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The planes transported a 41-member contingent from the Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Hospital, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, orthopedic specialists, dentists, physicians, and paramedical personnel.
India also delivered advanced medical technology and critical emergency supplies from South Asia. Among the most significant assets were two BHISHM Cubes, next-generation modular, portable mini-hospitals designed to provide rapid disaster response.
The mission also delivered six tons of essential medicines and medical equipment to support healthcare services for affected communities.
In addition, India supplied 30 tons of emergency relief materials, including tents, solar lamps, portable water purifiers, and power generators to help restore electricity and essential services at emergency response centers.
After completing operations in Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Gómez sent an official message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing her gratitude for India’s timely assistance, support, and solidarity.
