Japan hands over food donation to SL
The first tranche of food assistance pledged by the Government of Japan earlier this year has been provided through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka, where more than 6 million people – nearly 30 percent of the population, are facing a worsening food crisis.
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mr. Mizukoshi Hideaki handed over the donation to Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security – Nalin Fernando in the presence of Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, WFP Representative and Country Director, during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security today.
This first tranche forms part of the donation consisting of rice, lentils, and oil, and valued at US$1.5 million, which will be distributed