Singapore donates US$ 100,000 to support Sri Lanka disaster relief

The Singapore government will make a US$100,000 contribution to support disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the loss of lives and destruction caused by heavy flooding and landslides across the country.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan have written to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake respectively to offer their condolences over the tragic loss of lives and destruction caused by heavy floods and landslides across the country.

“I am saddened by the tragic loss of lives and devastation caused by the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by the disaster,” Singapore Premier wrote to Prime Minister Wickremesinghe.

Prime Minister Loong said the Singapore Government will contribute US$100,000 to kick-start the public fundraising appeal by the Singapore Red Cross.

“I hope that those who have been affected by the disaster will be able to resume a normal life soon. Our thoughts are with the people of Sri Lanka during this difficult time,” he added.

Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in his letter to Minister Karunanayake said he is “deeply saddened” by the lives lost and displaced by the floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka.

“My sympathies go out to all those affected, especially the families of the bereaved, as well as the Government of Sri Lanka.”

Minister Balakrishnan said Singapore stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s relief efforts.

“I am confident that Sri Lanka and her people will overcome this tragedy with resilience and fortitude, and emerge stronger than before,” he wrote.