Reaffirming its commitment to bilateral healthcare cooperation and regional public health, India dispatched approximately three tonnes of essential anti-tuberculosis medicines to Colombo.
Key Highlights
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Air Delivery: The medical consignment was airlifted to Sri Lanka aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft, as announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on X.
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Deepening Healthcare Partnerships: This humanitarian and medical supply follows closely on other recent bilateral health initiatives, including the September 16 groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-storey accident and emergency unit at the District General Hospital in Mannar—a project backed by an Indian grant of SLR 600 million.
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People-Centric Development: Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha emphasized that these medical and infrastructure projects underscore the enduring, grassroots-focused partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
