Indian naval ship with relief materials for people affected by floods in Sri Lanka reached Colombo Port this morning.

Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake received Naval Ship INS Kirch at the Port.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the loss of lives and property due to flooding and landslides in the island nation.

He assured that India stands with Sri Lanka in this hour of need. Mr Modi also informed that another relief ship for further assistance will reach Colombo tomorrow.