The Government of Pakistan, through its High Commission in Colombo, gifted three fully equipped and high-roof ambulances to the Health Ministry of the Government of Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner, Shaheen A. Gilani, handed over the keys of the ambulances to Minister for Healthcare and Nutrition, Nimal Siripala de Silva.

The gift of ambulances was only a token of the high esteem and affection of the Government and people of Pakistan for the Government and friendly people of Sri Lanka, reported the Associated press of Pakistan quoting Shaheen A. Gilani.

Mr.Nimal Siripala de Silva thanked the Government of Pakistan for supporting various social uplift projects in Sri Lanka.