Jakarta, April 1 -- The Indonesian government sent logistical aid and an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to Myanmar on Tuesday as an act of solidarity following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake.

In a press release here on Tuesday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced that the aid package was released by BNPB Head, Suharyanto, from the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta.

"We are responding to a request from the Myanmar government, which sought assistance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," Suharyanto remarked during the dispatch ceremony attended by representatives from related ministries and agencies.

He explained that the assistance aligns with Myanmar's needs and also serves as a testament to Indonesia's s...