UAE sends sixth aircraft with more aid to Sri Lanka

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dispatched another relief consignment to Sri Lanka yesterday as part of its ongoing support for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division said. With latest consignment, it takes the total to six aircrafts laden with relief from the UAE to the disaster-hit island

The latest aid shipment arrived yesterday aboard a UAE Air Force C-17A aircraft and was officially received by Sri Lanka Army Brigadier Sachindra Wijesiriwardhane, who conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the UAE’s swift assistance.

The relief was provided by the UAE’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team and they reaffirmed continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s emergency response efforts.

The cargo consisted of food packets, relief bags, rescue vehicles, and utility vehicles, all intended to strengthen the ongoing search, rescue, and recovery operations in cyclone-affected areas.

This latest delivery adds to the growing international support mobilised to aid Sri Lanka’s recovery from the disaster.