Colombo: India on Friday handed over 3.3 tonnes of medical supplies to a free pre-hospital care ambulance service in Sri Lanka, that was launched with India's help in 2016 and played a key role in the island nation's fight against COVID-19.

"Another promise made to the people of Sri Lanka has been fulfilled!!! External Affairs Minister Dr. SJaishankar was appraised of shortages of medicines faced by @1990SuwaSeriya during his March visit. Today, the High Commissioner handed over 3.3 tonnes of medical supplies to aid the essential lifeline's seamless operation "The Indian High Commission in Colombo issued a statement on Twitter.

"Over SLR 370 million in medical aid has been sent from India in the last two months. I've been proud to support the Service with presents of ambulances from India since its inception "It was mentioned.

The Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service was launched in 2016 with a USD 7.6 million funding from India. India also contributed free ambulances to the service, which currently operates in all of Sri Lanka's provinces and has been critical in the country's fight against COVID 19.

Another promise to the people of #SriLanka delivered!!! During his visit in March, EAM @DrSJaishankar was apprised of shortages of medicines faced by @1990SuwaSeriya. High Commissioner handed over 3.3 tons of medical supplies today to help the vital lifeline run smoothly. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/JeSNlzMmto

— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) June 3, 2022

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