Medical supplies handed over to Suwaseriya foundation
The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka – Gopal Baglay handed over 3.3 tons of essential medical supplies donated by the Government of India for the 1990 Suwaseriya Ambulance Service to the Chairman of Suwaseriya Foundation Mr. Duminda Rathnayaka.
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, CEO of Suwaseriya Foundation – Sohan de Silva were also present.
A media release by the Indian HC notes :
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar was apprised of the looming shortage of medical supplies faced by the Foundation during his visit to the Suwaseriya Headquarters in Colombo in March 2022. Responding to the urgent requirement, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Gharial was specially deployed for ensuring expeditious delivery of medical supplies to Sri Lanka. In addition to Suwaseriya Foundation, medical supplies for General