New Delhi [India]: After deadly landslides in Papua New Guinea claimed the lives of over 650 people, India on Tuesday announced immediate relief assistance of USD 1 million to the island nation. India expressed solidarity by announcing relief assistance to the island nation which was hit by a massive landslide in its Enga province last week that buried hundreds of people and caused major destruction and loss of life and property. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences and expressed on behalf of India. Readiness to extend all possible support and assistance to the Pacific Island country in times of difficulty "as a close friend and partner under the Forum on India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a sign of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New "Guinea, the Government of India provides immediate relief assistance of US$1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. Additionally, India extends its support to Papua New Guinea at this time of difficulty and devastation. Disaster risk reduction is a key pillar of India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) announced by Prime Minister Modi in November 2019. And there is management. “India remains committed to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and remains a responsible and determined responder,” the statement said."In addition, around 2000 people are feared buried by the massive landslide. "The landslide buried more than 2000 people alive, causing major destruction to buildings and food gardens and having a major impact on the country's economic lifeline Laso Mann, acting director of the National Disaster Center, said in a letter to the United Nations that more than 150 houses were buried under debris in the village of Yambali, according to officials. Officials said "extreme danger" remained in the area, Because the rocks are constantly falling and the soil on the ground is constantly exposed to increased pressure.