Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday appealed to people to contribute to the humanitarian relief material to be sent to the people of Sri Lanka in their economic crisis situation. Earlier on Monday, Stalin thanked the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu’s request on supplementing India’s humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, an island nation gripped by a severe economic crisis. Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a resolution seeking permission to supply rice and essential medicines as an aid to Sri Lanka. Responding to that, Jaishankar said that Tamil Nadu Government’s assistance can supplement what is being provided by the government of India and informed that Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution. Taking to Twitter, Stalin had written, “A personal thanks to Hon’ble @DrSJaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu’s request to help the people of Sri Lanka. I am sure that this humane gesture will be greatly welcomed by all and help to improve the warmth and cordiality between nations. Let the goodwill grow in all spheres.” Jaishankar in a letter addressed to CM Stalin had said that the mission in Colombo was consulted over Tamil Nadu’s request. The Ministry in a letter stated, “MEA offers that Tamil Nadu Government’s assistance can supplement what is being provided by the government of India. The Government of Sri Lanka’s preference is for inclusive distribution.”
