Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 19: India has once again demonstrated its role as a global first responder, citing its recent humanitarian assistance to Iran amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
This was stated by BJP spokesperson and Convenor International Affairs Gaurav Gupta, in a statement issued here today.
Referring to the latest development, Gupta said Iran has expressed heartfelt gratitude to India and its “kind people” after receiving the first shipment of medical aid from New Delhi, a gesture that underscores India’s commitment to stand with friendly nations during times of distress.
He noted that the aid reached Iran at a crucial time when conflict in the region has disrupted supply chains, strained healthcare systems, and created an urgent need for essential medicines and medical support.
Highlighting the broader context, Gaurav Gupta said India’s engagement with Iran has remained constructive and humanitarian, even amid geopolitical tensions affecting maritime routes, trade flows, and regional stability.
Shifting focus to economic resilience, he welcomed the Centre’s Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme, terming it a timely and decisive intervention to safeguard Indian exporters from the fallout of the West Asia crisis.
He said the Rs 497 crore initiative will help offset rising freight costs, insurance premiums and logistical disruptions caused by tensions in the region.
Emphasizing India’s consistent global outreach, Gupta said the country has repeatedly stepped forward during international crises.
Further, he pointed out that India has extended humanitarian assistance across the world by providing food, medicines, and disaster relief to nations affected by earthquakes, floods and other calamities, often in record time.
He said such actions reflect India’s guiding principle of “VasudhaivaKutumbakam”, reinforcing its commitment to treat the world as one family.
“Whether it is supplying medicines to Iran, evacuating citizens from war zones, or protecting exporters through policy measures like the RELIEF scheme, India continues to lead with decisive action and global responsibility, strengthening its position as a reliable and trusted partner on the world stage,” he added.
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