Maldives Donates 1 Million Cans Of Tuna To Türkiye and Syria

The Maldivian Government announced that it is donating 1 million cans of tuna to the people of Türkiye and Syria as part of disaster relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that hit the countries on February 6th, 2023. Under this donation, both countries will receive 500,000 cans of tuna respectively.

The donation was facilitated by the President of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in order to extend humanitarian and relief aid to the people in the region.

Speaking on the donation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Shahis said “This donation is a demonstration of our solidarity with the people of Türkiye and Syria. We hope that this small contribution will bring a sense of comfort and support to those affected. Our prayers are with our sisters and brothers as they navigate through these challenging times.”