India Donates Military Equipment and Trauma Care System Worth Over USD 5 Million to Sri Lanka Army
India has donated a consignment of military equipment and a trauma care system valued at more than USD 5 million to the Sri Lanka Army under its Grant Assistance programme.
The equipment was officially handed over at a ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha presented the donation to Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) in the presence of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.
The consignment was transported aboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda, which visited Colombo from June 10 to 13 and facilitated the transfer of essential military supplies from the Indian Army to the Sri Lanka Army.
Addressing the ceremony, High Commissioner Jha said the donation reflected the strong and longstanding relationship between the armed forces of India and Sri Lanka. He noted that defence cooperation between the two countries has expanded in recent years to include military capability enhancement, infrastructure development, as well as equipment and training support.
Jha also highlighted India’s assistance to Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah through Operation Sagar Bandhu and referred to the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation, signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, as a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defence ties.
Defence Secretary Thuyacontha expressed gratitude to the Government of India for its continued support and friendship, describing India as a trusted partner that has consistently assisted Sri Lanka during times of need, including natural disasters and economic challenges.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, the Sri Lanka Army, and the High Commission of India were also present at the event.
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