India Donates USD 5 Million in Defence and Medical Aid to Sri Lanka Army

The Government of India has donated defence and medical equipment worth USD 5 million to the Sri Lanka Army, aimed at strengthening bilateral friendship and defence cooperation. The consignment was officially handed over at Army Headquarters in Akuregoda by India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, to Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyyakontha. Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo was also present at the ceremony. This donation follows recent discussions between Sri Lankan officials and Indian representatives concerning a potential USD 450 million post-conflict reconstruction package.