Beirut (Lebanon), October 18 (ANI): India on Friday shipped the first tranche of 11 tonnes of medical supplies to Lebanon as part of a humanitarian effort to support the nation amid growing tensions and conflict underway in southern Lebanon. A total of 33 tons of medical supplies were sent.

Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the MEA, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “India sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon. In total, 33 tons of medical supplies were sent. The first tranche of 11 tonnes of medical supplies was shipped today. The shipment includes a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including cardiovascular drugs, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics and anesthetics.

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A total of 33 tons of medical supplies were sent. The first tranche of 11 tonnes of medical supplies was shipped today.

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– Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 18, 2024

According to the message, this is the first tranche of the 33-ton batch, which includes cardiovascular drugs, NSAIDs, anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics and anesthetics. Remaining supplies are expected to follow in the coming days, marking a significant step in India’s commitment to assist Lebanon during this crisis.

Amid escalating violence in southern Lebanon, India has reiterated its strong stance on the security of United Nations peacekeepers, particularly personnel stationed along the Blue Line, which separates the Lebanon of Israel. Faced with multiple reported attacks on UNIFIL premises, Jaiswal highlighted the nation’s concern.

“We take the safety of peacekeepers very seriously. We have called for all measures to be taken to maintain the security of UNIFIL premises,” Jaiswal told a press conference. India further confirmed that none of its troops are stationed along the Blue Line, but continues to monitor the situation closely.

India’s response comes amid growing concerns over the safety of peacekeepers, particularly following the recent injury of two Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers due to gunfire. Israeli tank. The MEA issued a statement saying: “We are concerned about the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line. We continue to monitor the situation closely.

The statement also reiterates that “the inviolability of UN premises must be respected by all and appropriate measures must be taken to guarantee the security of UN peacekeepers and the sanctity of their mandate.”

The situation has attracted international attention, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to withdraw peacekeeping forces, citing Hezbollah’s growing influence in the region.

UNIFIL, which has been operational in the region since 1978, recently renewed its mandate for another year, emphasizing the importance of protecting its peacekeepers as violence continues to escalate in southern Lebanon. (ANI)

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