India will send Technical Gear to Myanmar: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will send technical gear for earthquake relief efforts to Myanmar next month, highlighting the collaborative ties between the nations and asserting that New Delhi has "always supported" Naypyidaw during times of crisis.
Jaishankar's video message was delivered during the opening of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre, supported by the Indian government, which is aimed at preserving and promoting literary efforts in Myanmar, launched in Yangon on Wednesday.
Emphasizing the strong relationship between the two countries, S Jaishankar stated that India has been the "first responder" in offering assistance to Myanmar.
"We offered assistance during the cyclones, floods, and the COVID-19 outbreak." "'Operation Brahma', after the Mandalay earthquake in March 2025, represented one of India's largest HADR missions, during which we supplied almost 1,000 tonnes of aid, sent an 80-member search-and-rescue team, and set up a field hospital in Mandalay that attended to more than 2,500 patients," he stated.
"Our support after the earthquake has persisted, including a Jaipur Foot limb fitting camp in a Yangon monastery last year that helped over 650 patients, along with the upcoming shipment of technical equipment for earthquake relief efforts next month," he stated.
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Highlighting the cultural connections between the two nations, S. Jaishankar's opening of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre represents strong bilateral relations that will maintain Myanmar's literary heritage and encourage creative writing.
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The Sarsobeikman Centre aims to promote the preservation and examination of Myanmar's classical and folk literatures, along with translation efforts, archival activities, creative writing, and academic collaborations. "It will allow newer generations and broader audiences to access Myanmar's heritage," he stated.
Jaishankar mentioned that Myanmar is situated at the intersection of our three main foreign policy focuses.
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"Neighbourhood Firstly, Act East, and MAHASAGAR encompassing the Indo-Pacific. Our diverse involvement encompasses political, trade, security, and cultural collaborations. In terms of development cooperation, our involvement with Myanmar has been focused on the people and driven by their needs, with the goal of enhancing local economies and bettering lives. "The Sarsobeikman Literary Centre serves as an illustration," he continued.