The Government of Sri Lanka has received USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief items worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo announced.

Additionally, the Red Cross Society of China has donated USD 100,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, while Chinese enterprises and citizens in Sri Lanka have contributed a further LKR 10 million towards ongoing relief efforts.

The contribution was formally handed over by Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, and accepted on behalf of the Government by Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath.

Herath expressed the Government’s sincere appreciation to China, describing it as a longstanding friend of Sri Lanka, for its steadfast support in the aftermath of the severe weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.

China conveyed deep sympathy to the families affected by the disaster, stating that the people of China share the grief of their Sri Lankan brothers and sisters.

Reaffirming its commitment to stand with Sri Lanka during this difficult period, China noted that, with the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and international support, the country will overcome the challenges and rebuild.