UK to disburse £6.6 m for military reform

by Rukshana Rizwie

British Prime Minister David Cameron who met President Maithripala Sirisena on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Summit in Malta assured that Britain will give Sri Lanka funds amounting to £6.6 million phased out over three years to help the country recover from the civil war.

“Britain is committed to standing up for those affected by Sri Lanka’s civil war. The £6.6m funding is part of a long-term UK commitment to supporting stability and prosperity in Sri Lanka,” Prime Minister Cameron was quoted as saying.

The funds will be specifically disbursed by a non-resident Defence Attaché. Access to British armed forces training to help with military reform is also part of the package. The aid will also be used to help people who were displaced during the war to return to their homes.