The urgent flood aid and relief boats provided by the Australian Government for the community affected by floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka were handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy at the naval base SLNS Rangalla, Colombo yesterday (1st June).
Initially, the flood aid was handed over to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake by the Australian High Commissioner Bryce Hutchesson.
Subsequently, the Minister handed over the consignment of relief which included high-grade inflatable boats and outboard motors to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne.