The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath held a telephone conversation today with the Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, U Than Swe, conveying condolences and reaffirming Sri Lanka’s support during this challenging time, the Ministry said.
During the conversation, Minister Herath announced that the Government of Sri Lanka has pledged USD 1 million for Myanmar’s earthquake recovery efforts. "He also expressed readiness to deploy a medical and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) contingent from the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and provide essential relief items to assist those affected,"
The telephone call will be followed by a courtesy call by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra on Minister U Than Swe in Bangkok today on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC summit.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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