Sri Lanka hands over USD 1 mn to Nepal
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Nepal Ruwanthi Delpitiya yesterday handed over a financial contribution of USD one million to the Government of Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Nepal following the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods on 26 August 2026, which resulted in significant loss […]
The Island Sri Lanka reports that Sri Lanka's Ambassador in Nepal, Ruwanthi Delpitiya, has transferred a financial contribution of USD one million to the Government of Nepal. This donation comes in solidarity with Nepal following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River floods on August 26, 2026, which caused significant loss of life and extensive damage in several districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading.
The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka confirmed that this financial aid fulfills a commitment made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka to provide support to Nepal in its time of need. The funds were officially handed over to Nepal's Foreign Minister, Shisir Khanal, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu.
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