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Minister Prof. GL Peiris receives Chinese flood relief

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Colombo Yang Xiuping, handed over a cash donation to External Affairs Minister, Prof GL Peiris as relief assistance to victims of the recent floods in Sri Lanka, at the Ministry of External Affairs, today. Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, was present at the occasion.

The Ambassador stated that the donation was a goodwill gesture of the staff of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo. He conveyed the condolences of the Government of China to those who lost their lives and expressed hope that the victims of the floods will recover soon. At the request of the Economic Development Minister, the Ambassador stated that she would look into the possibility of providing roofing material to the affected families to re-build their homes.

Thanking the Chinese Ambassador for the donation, Minister Peiris said that China had always extended its assistance to Sri Lanka, whenever the country was in need of goodwill and assistance. He thanked the People's Republic of China for its friendship and support.

 

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