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The Ministry of External Affairs announced immediate relief assistance of $1 million to Papua New Guinea following a devastating landslide that buried over 2,000 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and India's readiness to extend support. The aid, offered as part of India's partnership with the Pacific island country, aims to assist in relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts.

The landslide buried more than 2000 people alive, caused major destruction to buildings, and food gardens, and had a major impact on the economic lifeline of the country.

Conveying his deep condolences for those who lost their lives in the landslide in Enga Province, PM Modi iterated India's readiness to extend all possible support and assistance to the Pacific island country in its time of difficulty.

A massive landslide hit the Enga province of the island nation on May 24 buried hundreds of people and causing major destruction.

The MEA said India has firmly stood by Papua New Guinea during times of difficulty and devastation caused by natural disasters, as in the wake of the earthquake in 2018 and volcanic eruptions in 2019 and 2023.