7- India PM offers assistance to Afghanistan, Pakistan after earthquake
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan as a major earthquake struck the region with epicentre in Afghanistan.
He said he has asked for urgent assessment of the damage caused by the quake which also hit many parts of India. "Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety," Modi tweeted.
He said he has asked for urgent assessment of the damage caused by the quake which also hit many parts of India. "Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety," Modi tweeted.
"I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan & Pakistan," the Prime Minister added.
