A 26-member specialized medical and disaster relief team from Sri Lanka’s tri-forces, led by Brig. Punya Karunathilake, departed for Myanmar today (April 5) to assist earthquake-affected communities.
The mission, coordinated by the Defence Ministry under the directive of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
“Myanmar, a Buddhist nation that played a key role in the re-establishment of Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, is receiving not only disaster and humanitarian aid but also supplies, including medical
assistance. These supplies were donated and gathered by the people of Sri Lanka across the island, under the guidance of the Venerable Maha Sangha, led by the Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist chapters and are being sent to the Myanmar government,” the Ministry of Defence issuing a statement said.
The Foreign Ministry and SriLankan Airlines also supported the operation, the statement said. (Newswire)
