Indian Navy launches Operation Vanilla to help cyclone-hit Madagascar

The Indian Navy has launched the ‘Operation Vanilla’ to assist the population of Madagascar affected by Cyclone Diane. Indian Navy diverted a large amphibious ship viz. INS Airavat carrying clothing, medicines, and other relief material to provide assistance and support in the relief operations.

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India assistance to Madagascar is in consonance with Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR)’. India is working with France to develop strategic and economic partnership involving Madagascar, Reunion Islands-Comoros so as to balance the growing influence of China in that part of the Indian Ocean Region.