Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel announced that Maldivians have contributed more than USD 2.4 million in aid to support Sri Lanka following its recent crisis.
The funds, raised through a telethon organised by Public Service Media (PSM), were officially handed over to the Sri Lankan government during a ceremony in Malé. The contributions reflect strong solidarity from the Maldivian people and their readiness to assist neighbouring countries in times of need.
The Minister highlighted that the Maldivian private sector has also participated in the relief efforts, further boosting the total assistance. The Maldives was among the first countries to provide aid, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to support Sri Lanka’s recovery.
In addition to the telethon contributions, the Maldivian government donated USD 50,000 in financial aid and 25,000 cases of canned tuna to support relief operations. Overall, the total assistance from the Maldives is expected to exceed USD 2.4 million.
