New Delhi: India on Friday offered help after a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, and added that the 25,000 Indians living in that country were safe.
"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," the external affairs ministry said.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna are sending their Japanese counterparts letters of sympathy with offers of assistance, the ministry said.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has spoken to Japan's ambassador to India, Akitaka Saiki. She conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences and 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 Kanto and Kansai regions," the ministry said.
The Indian embassy in Tokyo and the consulate in Osaka are in touch with community members, the ministry said.
A control room has been established in the Indian embassy, which can be reached on phone numbers 00813 32622391-97.