Pakistan provides lifesaving medical equipment to Sri Lanka to tackle COVID-19 pandemic

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Major General (Retd.) Muhammad Saad Khattak, along with Deputy High Commissioner Tanvir Ahmad, called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today at Temple Trees and handed over lifesaving COVID-19 medical equipment from the Government of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, which includes 75 ventilators and 150 C-PAP breathing aid machines manufactured in Pakistan.

This was a robust expression of solidarity and support to Sri Lankan sisters and brothers in their fight against COVID-19 from the people and Government of Pakistan. 

The High Commissioner highlighted the Government of Pakistan’s vision of regional partnerships for peace and sustainable development while reiterating its strong commitment to addressing the impact of the pandemic jointly with the regional countries, particularly with friendly country Sri Lanka. It is also a testament to Pakistan’s strong commitment to promoting regional cooperation under SAARC. This assistance of medical equipment is part of Pakistan’s SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Assistance to support regional efforts in the common fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Earlier, the High Commissioner also handed over a cheque of Rs. 8 million to the State Pharmaceutical Cooperation of Sri Lanka related to COVID-19 assistance, which was received by President Gotabya Rajapaksa on 19 June at the Gangaramaya Temple. 

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa thanked the Government of Pakistan for this help, especially at a time when the fourth wave of COVID-19 was at its peak in the country. 

Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Chief Incumbent Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thero and political activist Dr. Asela Wickramasinghe were also present on the occasion.