PM offers assistance to tsunami-hit Indonesia

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Monday called up Indonesian and offered assistance to the tsunami-hit country.

Modi offered condolences on the loss of lives in the recent earthquake and tsunami that hit the region of Indonesia, the said in a statement.

The PM appreciated the resilience and courage of the people of in facing the challenges emanating from the wide spread devastation due to the grave natural calamity, it said.

In response to Indonesia's appeal for international aid, the offered to all possible assistance from as a maritime neighbour and as a friend of

The two leaders agreed that the details of India's relief assistance will be worked out through diplomatic and official channels.

The massive 7.5-magnitude tremor struck Friday and sent monster waves barrelling into the island of Sulawesi, leaving at least 844 dead in the seaside city of Palu and surrounding areas.

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First Published: Mon, October 01 2018. 22:00 IST