India on Friday conveyed its sympathies to the government and people of Japan, hours after that country was ravaged by a severe earthquake and tsunami.
The government also expressed its sadness over the loss of life and the extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that letters of sympathy with offers of assistance are being issued by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna to their counterparts.
The ministry said in a statement that Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao had spoken to Ambassador Saiki of Japan in New Delhi and had conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences, as well as offered any assistance that may be required.
The minsitry said that there are no reports of any casualties amongst the approximately 25,000 strong Indian community in Japan which is concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai regions.
It said that the embassy in Tokyo and Indian Consulate in Osaka are in touch with community members and verifying the situation on the ground.
A control room has been established in the Embassy of India, Tokyo which can contacted on phone numbers 00813 32622391 to 97.
The Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring the situation closely and would take all necessary steps required as per exigencies. (ANI
The government also expressed its sadness over the loss of life and the extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that letters of sympathy with offers of assistance are being issued by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna to their counterparts.
The ministry said in a statement that Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao had spoken to Ambassador Saiki of Japan in New Delhi and had conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences, as well as offered any assistance that may be required.
The minsitry said that there are no reports of any casualties amongst the approximately 25,000 strong Indian community in Japan which is concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai regions.
It said that the embassy in Tokyo and Indian Consulate in Osaka are in touch with community members and verifying the situation on the ground.
A control room has been established in the Embassy of India, Tokyo which can contacted on phone numbers 00813 32622391 to 97.
The Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring the situation closely and would take all necessary steps required as per exigencies. (ANI
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