Ex-ambassador to Korea donates cancer treatment equipment

Former Sri Lankan ambassador to Korea, Dr A Saj. U. Mendis symbolically donated a set of cancer detection and treatment equipment to Army commander General Shavendra Silva for distribution among most wanted hospitals.

The visiting diplomat was hosted at the Commander’s Secretariat, where Gen.  Silva, after a warm welcome, thanked him for his thoughtfulness and the kind initiative for donation of such medical accessories for the best interests of Sri Lankan Cancer patients.

“Such donations that could help raise medical standards and bring solace to less privileged strata of our society showcase the common concerns and mutual relations that the two nations have shared over the years. This generosity is acknowledged and would serve as a renewed and sound diplomatic endeavour as both nations maintain sound and healthy relations,” he said.

He also thanked the International Interchange Development Association of the Republic of Korea for the generosity extended towards the people of Sri Lanka.

Towards the end of the interaction, General Shavendra Silva awarded a memento to Dr. Mendis and wished him good luck with his future endeavours.