{"id":44189,"date":"2020-05-05T10:39:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T10:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=44189"},"modified":"2020-05-05T10:41:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T10:41:28","slug":"australia-extends-support-to-sri-lanka-to-flight-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/australia-extends-support-to-sri-lanka-to-flight-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia extends support to Sri Lanka to flight pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia extends support to Sri Lanka to flight pandemic<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Source:<\/span><\/strong>MENAFN<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

(MENAFN – Colombo Gazette) The Australian High Commission in Colombo has extended its support to help Sri Lanka prepare for, and prevent, the spread of COVID-19, and to manage the social and economic impacts to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

Issuing a press release, the Australian High Commission in Colombo highlighted the strong friendship between Australia and Sri Lanka, stating it goes back more than 70 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the unprecedented global crisis unfolding as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that friends continue to support each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

Australia assisted Sri Lanka after the 2004 Tsunami, floods in 2015 to 2019, and the 2019 Easter attacks \u2013 and our support will continue into the future, it said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Australia wants to keep our region safe, stable, prosperous and resilient. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a significant challenge for governments and communities globally – including Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Australian High Commission in Colombo said Australia has committed AUD 1.5 million to support Sri Lanka’s response to COVID-19. Since 5 March, Australia has been quick to respond to the Sri Lankan Government’s requests for support and to the needs of communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have partnered with UN agencies and local partners to identify priorities and coordinate our response, it said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Australia’s assistance has provided health equipment and support to the Sri Lankan Government, as well as providing crucial food and hygiene items to Sri Lankan communities, including:<\/span><\/p>\n