March 11, 2011|http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=190017374
India conveys its sympathies to the Government and people of Japan who have been affected by the severe earthquake and tsunami that have hit parts of Japan today afternoon. We are saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
Letters of sympathy with offers of assistance are issuing from Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister to their counterparts. Foreign Secretary, Smt Nirupama Rao, has spoken to Ambassador Saiki of Japan in New Delhi and has conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences, as well as offered any assistance that may be required.
There are no reports of any casualties amongst the approximately 25,000 strong Indian community in Japan which is concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai regions. Our Embassy in Tokyo and Consulate in Osaka are in touch with community members and verifying the situation on the ground. A control room has been established in the Embassy of India, Tokyo which can contacted on phone numbers 00813 32622391 to 97.
Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring the situation closely and would take all necessary steps required as per exigencies.
New Delhi
March 11, 2011
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