Chinese Government provides RMB 600 million grant via 2020 ETCA for improvements in medical care, education, and water supply in rural areas of Sri Lanka

¥600K RMB

Funder	China Ministry of Commerce
Recipient Organization	Government of Sri Lanka
Country	Sri Lanka
Start Date	Oct 09, 2020
End Date	Dec 24, 2033
Duration	4,824 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`95492`

Grant Description

On October 9, 2020, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) signed an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ECTA) to provide RMB 600 million for the improvement of medical care, education, and water supply in rural areas. The agreement was signed by Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry Secretary S.R.

Attygalle and China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) Chairman Wang Xiaotao during Chinese Communist Party Political Bureau Member Yang Jiechi's visit to Sri Lanka.

📚 Sources & References

China grants Rs. 16.5 billion to improve medical care, education and water supply
China responds positively to SL request for COVID-19 vaccine once developed
China awards Sri Lanka with Rs 16.5 bn grant Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.