Myanmar donates 500 metric tons of rice to aid cyclone-affected communities

12 February 2026 05:10 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 4 Bookmark

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A consignment of 500 metric tons of rice, donated by the Government of Myanmar to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, was officially handed over to Sri Lanka on February 9, 2026, at Colombo Port.

The donation was received on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka by Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe. The Ambassador of Myanmar to Sri Lanka, Marlar Than Htaik, ceremonially handed over the consignment in the presence of officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the Disaster Management Centre, and other relevant agencies.

The rice donation is aimed at strengthening national food security and providing much-needed relief to communities affected by the recent floods and cyclone.

The Government of Sri Lanka expressed sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Myanmar for their timely support, highlighting Myanmar’s solidarity with Sri Lanka during the country’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.

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Duminda S Thursday, 12 February 2026 05:17 PM

Araliya Sirisena not going to be happy about this his prices are going to get effected andncausrnlossbof revenue and his brother is not their pull strings and prevent it.

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Dr Tissa Fernando Friday, 13 February 2026 05:24 AM

Kappan Samare will be richer by billions by selling this rice stock. It will be distributed by Pachawatte office.

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Grace Friday, 13 February 2026 08:53 AM

It is said that the Noble Myanmar people rank first when it comes to offer alms to the needy.

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Gabriella Friday, 13 February 2026 11:05 AM

Very little gets to the people. Where is all this aid going ?

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