India, July 27 -- The Indian government has sent 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Somalia to show an act of solidarity with the crisis-hit African nation.

In an X post sharing details about the consignment sent to Africa, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote: "A consignment comprising of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, which includes essential medicines, surgical items, hospital essentials and biomedical equipment has departed for Somalia."

As per the Indian Embassy in Kenya website, India and Somalia relations are age old, with strong connect established by traders who sailed through the Indian ocean to buy and sell goods in the Horn of Africa.

The connection still continues with presence of Indian business community in...