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China to donate full school uniform requirement in 2025 – Ambassador

The Chinese government is prepared to donate the full requirement of school uniforms for Sri Lankan students for the year 2025, according to Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong.

Speaking at a scholarship event for children from low-income families at Keppetipola National School, the ambassador noted that in 2023, China donated 70% of the required school uniforms for Sri Lankan students, increasing to 80% in 2024, and plans to provide 100% in the coming year.

The uniforms will be distributed in three phases before the end of this year. Ambassador Qi expressed that China is not only a true friend but also a reliable partner of Sri Lanka, which is moving towards a new era under the strong leadership of current President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The scholarship programme, which began in 2018, is now active in 20 schools across Sri Lanka, aimed at supporting the education of children from low-income families, according to the ambassador.

Source:Daily News