Sri Lanka has received 85 tonnes of flood relief supplies from China to support ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The aid shipment, which includes life jackets, tents, blankets and sheets, was handed over by Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and received by Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake and Deputy Defence Minister Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The Chinese Embassy estimates the value of the donation at approximately Rs. 400 million. Relief operations continue across multiple provinces affected by widespread flooding, displacement and property damage. Thousands remain in temporary shelters, and the government has appealed…
China donates 85 tonnes of flood relief supplies to Sri Lanka
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