Malaysia gives US$ 100,000 for IDPs

The Malaysian Government donated US$ 100,000 to the Sri Lankan Government for the welfare of the Internally Displaced.

The presentation of the donation took palace at the Foreign Ministry yesterday.

Accepting the donation on behalf of the Government from Malaysian High Commissioner Rosli Ismail, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama placed on record the appreciation of the Government for the symbolic gesture of the strong friendship between the two countries and stated that the Malaysian government has consistently been supportive of Sri Lanka's efforts, especially in the fight against terrorism.

He stated that the donation from the Malaysian Government would go directly to the people concerned.

High Commissioner Ismail congratulated the Government of Sri Lanka on the defeat of LTTE terrorism after over 30 years and referred to the defeat as a "big achievement". He also emphasized the Malaysian Government's willingness to participate in the economic development of Sri Lanka and assured that Malaysia would continue its economic assistance to Sri Lanka.