Free diesel for farmers, fishermen from China arrives

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong boarded the oil tanker “Super Eastern” and handed over the 10.6 million litres of diesel, a donation to Sri Lankan farmers and fishermen through related ministries. Distribution will start soon under a mutually agreed modality. The 10.6 million liters of diesel donation by China will be provided free to 232,749 farmers for harvesting 342,266 hectares paddy fields across in Maha Season 2022/23 (20L/hectare). All the 3,796 fishing vessels below 40 feet in (1,000L/vessel).The ship anchored at the Colombo port yesterday.

(Picture by Chinese Embassy)