Israel provides disaster relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Friendship between people - but more so between nations - is tested in times
of need. We have every intention that this emergency aid would ease the
recovery of the areas affected by the floods.
(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)
26 May 2016

$20,000 of immediate disaster relief supplies from Israel will be provided
today and tomorrow to the Disaster Relief Management Ministry of Sri Lanka

Colombo, 25th May, 2016: Following the recent floods that have caused loss
of lives and severe damages, Israel has been in touch with the Sri Lankan
authorities and provided $20,000 of immediate disaster relief supplies to
people and areas that were significantly affected by the disaster. At this
difficult times, the people of Israel and its government stand by the people
of Sri Lanka.

The disaster relief supplies includes Water pumps, Water filters, Solar
lighting kits and LED torches, as well as 50,000 tablets for water
purification. The Israel Embassy will hand in today and tomorrow the
emergency aid to the Disaster Relief Management Ministry of Sri Lanka. At a
later stage, according to the circumstances and needs of the Sri Lankan
people, long and medium term cooperation that will include Israeli experts
in the field of water will be carried out.

Ambassador of Israel to Sri Lanka, Mr. Daniel Carmon said: “Friendship
between people - but more so between nations - is tested in times of need.
As a friend and partner of Sri Lanka, Israel was honored to provide
emergency assistance following the recent floods. We have every intention
that this emergency aid would ease the recovery of the areas affected by the
floods and that it will transform into a strong and meaningful cooperation
in the field of water. This year our National Day reception that will take
place tonight in Colombo, will be dedicated in honor of victims of the flood
and to cementing our strong friendship. Our hearts and minds are with the
People of Sri Lanka and especially the families of the victims and all of
those who were affected by the floods, as the loss of lives and the damages
are truly heart breaking.”