Steps have been taken to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sri Lanka to provide 100 new ambulances to the 1990 Suwa Seriya national emergency ambulance service.
Following a special request made by the Sri Lankan government, the Indian government has reportedly agreed to provide a financial grant to procure these fully medically equipped ambulances.
Key Points
- Financial grant from the Indian government to procure 100 new ambulances for the Suwa Seriya service.
- Cabinet approval granted to obtain fully medically equipped ambulances.
- The relevant MoU is scheduled to be signed tomorrow (11).
Cabinet approval and agreement
Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal submitted by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to enter into the relevant Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian government to obtain this financial grant.
Accordingly, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the MoU will be signed tomorrow (11).
What next?
The signing of the relevant Memorandum of Understanding is scheduled to take place tomorrow (11).
