US $ 5.5 million from Russia to WFP for projects in Sri Lanka

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Russia has transferred US $ 5.5 million for the World Food Programme (WFP) to implement projects related to nutrition at school levels, the Russian Embassy said .

The embassy said it had been done in line with the policy of strengthening cooperation with Sri Lanka in the interest of sustainable development .

The money was transferred on December 25, 2021.(Kelum Bandara)

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Lawry Monday, 03 January 2022 08:36 AM

Thank you Russia

Mohomed iqbal Monday, 03 January 2022 09:07 AM

True friends can be identified at difficult times . The government should open more trade links with Russia,China,Iran and India than depending on dollars.

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