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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo on 29 Apr 22 and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. The shipment was received by Health Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon’ble Channa Jayasumana, and would be supplied to the University of Peradeniya Hospital.
In line with GoI’s vision of SAGAR – Security And Growth for All in the Region – the Indian Navy undertakes several deployments titled ‘Mission SAGAR’ to assist friendly IOR littorals. Since May 2020, Indian Navy has successfully concluded eight such missions, deploying ten ships to 18 Friendly Foreign Countries. With a steadfast intent of delivering a high quantum of humanitarian assistance to our neighbours, personnel from ships and shore organisations of Indian Navy have invested close to a million man-hours to bring succour to our friends, overseas.
"More medical consignments in response to specific requests by various medical entities operating in all parts of Sri Lanka are also being scheduled from India," Baglay said in a statement.
Sri Lanka's economic crisis leading to a medical crisis has seen hospitals postponing surgeries and medical trade unions declaring a national health emergency over shortage of life-saving drugs.
On Thursday, former Sri Lanka cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who met the Indian High Commissioner, had appreciated India's support in this critical situation and had specifically requested the supply of essential cancer medicines and other life-saving drugs.
"The ace cricketer appreciated India's support in the form of essential supplies, including medicines," the High Commission tweeted.
India has provided economic assistance to Sri Lanka to the tune of nearly $3 billion in 2022, including $1 billion credit line for essentials; $500 million credit line for purchase of petroleum products; $400 million bilateral currency swap; and over $1 billion under the Asian Clearing Union Framework.
With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo on 29 Apr 22 and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. The shipment was received by Health Minister of Sri...
With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo on 29 Apr 22 and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. The shipment was received by Health Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon’ble Channa Jayasumana, and would be supplied to the University of Peradeniya Hospital.
In line with GoI’s vision of SAGAR – Security And Growth for All in the Region – the Indian Navy undertakes several deployments titled ‘Mission SAGAR’ to assist friendly IOR littorals. Since May 2020, Indian Navy has successfully concluded eight such missions, deploying ten ships to 18 Friendly Foreign Countries. With a steadfast intent of delivering a high quantum of humanitarian assistance to our neighbours, personnel from ships and shore organisations of Indian Navy have invested close to a million man-hours to bring succour to our friends, overseas.
"More medical consignments in response to specific requests by various medical entities operating in all parts of Sri Lanka are also being scheduled from India," Baglay said in a statement.
Sri Lanka's economic crisis leading to a medical crisis has seen hospitals postponing surgeries and medical trade unions declaring a national health emergency over shortage of life-saving drugs.
On Thursday, former Sri Lanka cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who met the Indian High Commissioner, had appreciated India's support in this critical situation and had specifically requested the supply of essential cancer medicines and other life-saving drugs.
"The ace cricketer appreciated India's support in the form of essential supplies, including medicines," the High Commission tweeted.
India has provided economic assistance to Sri Lanka to the tune of nearly $3 billion in 2022, including $1 billion credit line for essentials; $500 million credit line for purchase of petroleum products; $400 million bilateral currency swap; and over $1 billion under the Asian Clearing Union Framework.
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