Sri Lanka provides financial aid to Myanmar flood victims

On the request of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, President Maithripala Sirisena approved a cash contribution of $ 25,000 to be presented to the Government of Myanmar as relief aid, following the devastation to life and property caused by the recent floods in the country.  

The contribution was handed over to U Min Thein Zan, the Ambassador of Myanmar to Sri Lanka by Foreign Secretary Chitranganee Wagiswara on behalf of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, at a simple ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday 14 August. 

The contribution by the Sri Lankan Government was made as a gesture of solidarity with the Government and the people of Myanmar in their hour of need, to help with the immediate challenges faced by the flood victims.  It was made in response to an appeal by the Government of Myanmar for international assistance for flood victims. 

The Government of Sri Lanka earlier expressed its condolences to the Government and the people of Myanmar over the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by the floods, while reiterating its solidarity and support with the Government and people of Myanmar. 

Sri Lanka and Myanmar enjoy longstanding friendly relations, reinforced by shared religious and cultural links spanning several centuries.