MEA Reacts To 'Devastating Earthquake In Myanmar, Thailand' Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit To Thailand

MEA reacted to ‘devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand’ ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Thailand. Secretary of East in External Affairs Ministry, Jaideep Mazumdar said, “PM Modi will attend 6th BIMSTEC summit… Its relevance can be seen from today in the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Collaboration in disaster management and between our disaster management authorities through HDR exercises, has been a priority area for India.” Six earthquakes - the biggest of 7.7 magnitude - hit central Myanmar at 12.50pm (local time) Friday, with tremors and aftershocks striking parts of Thailand, China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.