🤝 India Donates US$ 5.5 Mn in Military Stores to Sri Lanka Army

• Bilateral Cooperation: The Government of India has presented military stores and medical equipment valued between US$ 5.0 Mn and US$ 5.5 Mn to the Sri Lanka Army on a gratis basis. The donation aims to strengthen bilateral defence ties, enhance operational readiness, and support upcoming UN deployments. • Logistical Details: Responding to an urgent request from Sri Lanka regarding critical shortages, the Indian Army mobilized the supplies within a month. The consignment was transshipped to Colombo aboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda to ensure swift delivery. • Scope of Partnership: This grant reflects India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and long-standing assistance in capacity building, infrastructure development, and training support for Sri Lanka’s security forces. Recent collaborative efforts also include joint maritime safety initiatives and rapid humanitarian assistance deployed during regional natural disasters.