World Food Program assures continuous support to Sri Lanka

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The World Food Program (WFP) yesterday assured continuous support to Sri Lanka.

This was conveyed by a WFP delegation to Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

During the meeting, the WFP representatives agreed to continue their on-going programs in Sri Lanka through the World Food Program, ensuring no disruptions.

Although the food crisis in Sri Lanka has eased to some extent, the WFP officials expressed their willingness to extend further support through new programs whenever additional needs arise.

The WFP delegation included WFP Country Director Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, the Government Partnerships Officer Musthafa Nihmath and the WFP Sri Lanka’s Deputy Country Director Gerard Rebello. Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage also attended the meeting.