December 07, Colombo (LNW): A military transport aircraft from Myanmar touched down at Katunayake Air Force Base late last night (06), delivering a significant shipment of relief items for Sri Lankans struggling in the aftermath of severe weather.
The aircraft, which arrived with a formal government delegation on board, carried a range of urgently needed supplies, including medical equipment, hygiene products and other essential goods requested by local authorities.
Officials described the gesture as a timely show of regional solidarity at a moment when many communities remain overwhelmed by flood damage and disrupted infrastructure.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Marlar Than Htaik, joined Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General, Zaw Phyo Win, and several senior representatives in overseeing the official handover. They emphasised the importance of continued cooperation between the two nations as recovery efforts escalate.
Accepting the consignment on behalf of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, together with a contingent of Air Force officers, expressed appreciation for the support. He noted that the supplies would be swiftly distributed to areas where humanitarian needs remain most acute.
