SL reaffirms support for earthquake victims in Myanmar, pledges USD 1 million for recovery efforts

Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its support for Myanmar in the wake of the recent earthquake, with the Government of Sri Lanka pledging USD 1 million to assist in the country’s recovery efforts. This commitment was conveyed by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, during a telephone conversation with Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister of Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, on Monday.

Minister Herath expressed heartfelt condolences to the people of Myanmar and emphasized Sri Lanka’s solidarity during this difficult time. He also announced that the Sri Lankan government is prepared to deploy a medical and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) team from the Sri Lankan Armed Forces to aid in the recovery process. In addition to this, Sri Lanka will provide essential relief items to support those affected by the devastating earthquake.  

As part of ongoing diplomatic engagements, the conversation will be followed by a courtesy call from Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, to Minister U Than Swe in Bangkok today, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.