Diplomats donate Rs 3.6 million to support Sri Lanka’s cyclone-affected families

The diplomatic corps in Sri Lanka have made a private and heartfelt contribution of Rs. 3.6 million from their own salaries to support Sri Lankans affected by the devastating natural disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

The donation was officially handed over to Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath on Thursday (11) by Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Indonesian Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, together with diplomats from the Maldives, Italy, South Korea, Switzerland, Palestine, and Oman. This gesture, made from their personal income rather than official funds, reflects a genuine and compassionate commitment to the people of Sri Lanka during this challenging time.

Participants:

1. Ms. Dewi Gustina Tobing – Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka
2. Ms. Lee Miyon – Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
3. Dr. Siri Walt – Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka
4. Masood Imad – High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka
5. Ihab I.M. Khalil – Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka
6. Mr. Said Al Harbi – Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, Colombo
7. Mr. Alberto Arcidiacono – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy, Colombo