Sri Lanka economy crisis: Sanath Jayasuriya requests India for medicines, meets Indian High Commissioner
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Former Sri Lanka and Mumbai Indians opener Sanath Jayasuriya has requested Indian aid to obtain medical supplies, which has become a major issue due to the current economic crisis in the island nation.
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya met with Indian High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay and asked for assistance to obtain essential medicines for the island nation. During his meeting with High Commissioner Baglay, the ace cricketer appreciated India`s support in the form of essential supplies, including medicines.
“High Commissioner met cricket legend @Sanath07 and hailed his many achievements for the sport and #SriLanka. The ace cricketer appreciated India’s support in the form of essential supplies, including medicines,” the Indian mission in Sri Lanka tweeted.
Special thank you to his Excellency Gopal Bhagya For spending time with me at this crucial juncture. A heart felt thank you to the @narendramodi and the Government of India for all the help and support given so far. May the friendship between our countries prosper. @IndiainSL pic.twitter.com/JAoYMf53u5
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) April 28, 2022
Sanath had made the request during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner on Thursday (April 28), Sri Lanka’s Newswire reported citing sources. Former SL and Mumbai Indians opener has requested Indian aid to obtain medical supplies, which has become a major issue due to the current economic crisis in the island nation.
