India's government donates USD 100,000 for people of Serbia

BELGRADE - The government of India has sent USD 100,000 of financial assistance as immediate aid to the people of Serbia, which has been hit by catastrophic floods, the Indian embassy in Belgrade has said in a statement.

On behalf of the Indian government, the embassy will hand over the sum to the Serbian government in response to its appeal for assistance, the embassy said on Tuesday.

The Indian government is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and material damage caused by the unusual floods in Serbia, with which India has maintained historical and friendly ties, the statement also said.

The Indian government sincerely sympathises with the government of Serbia and its people, in particular with the bereaved and displaced families, the embassy's statement said.

Photo Tanjug, S. Ilic (illustration)