Why India flew aid to Syria even as the West stays away

Weeks after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, India remains one of the few countries to give aid to both Turkey and Syria. Millions of Syrians, who have already suffered greatly because of the country's ongoing civil war, now face a new crisis with little aid from major donors like the West. HT's Shashank Mattoo takes a look at why India has been one of the few countries to aid Syria directly after the February 6 earthquakes. Mattoo looks at why the West has been reluctant to cooperate with Bashar al-Assad's government in the country. He also unpacks India's relationship with Syria. #indiasyriaaid #indiaoperationdost #india #jaishankar #foreignpolicy #indiaearthquakerelief #turkey #syria #westernsanctions #assad#syriaearthquake Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.