COLOMBO (News1st): President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged USD 5 million to the SAARC Corona Emergency Fund.

During a video conference among leaders of SAARC countries this month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to set-up the emergency fund.

The Indian Prime Minister offered an initial contribution of USD 10 million.

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