(9 -12- 2025, Colombo)
A symbolic donation ceremony of the USD 100,000 and humanitarian assistance from the Government and the people of Myanmar to the people of Sri Lanka, who were severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah in November 2025, was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism on 8 December 2025 (Monday) at 13:15 hrs. The humanitarian assistance, provided by Myanmar includes 500 tonnes of rice, 9.2 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies, and personal health items.
At the ceremony, on behalf of the Government of Myanmar, H.E. Daw Marlar Than Htaik, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to Sri Lanka presented a symbolic donation to Hon. Mr. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka.