Ministry of Defence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Ministry of Defence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
08/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2026 10:18
Defence Secretary Chairs Meeting to Discuss on Disaster Preparedness Project with WFP
The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) and Disaster Management officials today (17 August) at the Ministry of Defence on the proposed Anticipatory Action, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project.
The meeting focused on strengthening Sri Lanka's emergency preparedness, resilience and response capacities under the proposed project, which is expected to receive support from the US Government and be implemented by WFP.
WFP Country Director Mr. Philip Ward, Deputy Country Director Mr. Robert Oliver and along with senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and Disaster Management authorities attended the discussion.
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