Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 22: To deepen the relations between India and Sri Lanka and to provide humanitarian aid to crisis-ridden neighbour, India handed over 21,000 tonnes of fertilisers to Sri Lanka.
Taking to their official Twitter handle, High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka said that, "Adding to the fragrance of friendship and cooperation. High Commissioner formally handed over 21,000 tonnes of fertiliser supplied under India's special support to the people of Sri Lanka."
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The High Commission of India said that, "This follows 44,000 tonnes supplied last month under Indian support totaling about USD 4 billion in 2022. The fertiliser will contribute to food security and support the farmers of Sri Lanka. It demonstrates benefits to the people from close ties with #India and mutual trust and goodwill between #India and #Sri Lanka."
Meanwhile, India has always been on the frontline in providing assistance to Sri Lanka and providing them the maximum amount of assistance when they were in worst crisis.
Sri Lanka has been facing economic and financial crisis since the beginning of 2022, experiencing extreme shortage in essential items such as fuel and food.
The worsened situation of Sri Lanka affected a large number of people in the island and is on the fall since Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has, incidentally, affected its capacity to import food and fuel, leading to the power cuts in the country. The shortage of essential goods forced Sri Lanka to seek assistance from friendly countries.
-PTC News with ANI inputs