New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) India on Saturday sent 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as part of humanitarian assistance.

"In line with India's 'Act East' & 'Neighbourhood First' policies, India reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on 'X'.

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"A consignment of 2200 MT of rice departed Chennai Port today for Myanmar," he said.

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