Saudi Fund for Development and Sri Lanka Inaugurate Faculty of Medicine at Sabaragamuwa University

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) joined the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in inaugurating the Faculty of Medicine at Sabaragamuwa University, marking another milestone in the longstanding development partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka.
 The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, SFD Deputy Chief Executive Officer Eng. Faisal Al-Kahtani, senior government officials from Sri Lanka, and representatives of the SFD.
 Valued at approximately $50 million and financed by the Saudi Fund for Development, the Faculty of Medicine has been developed to expand medical education in Sri Lanka. The facility includes modern medical laboratories, para-clinical teaching facilities and a library, providing students with enhanced opportunities to pursue medical training while supporting the country's healthcare sector.
 Since 1981, the Saudi Fund for Development has partnered with Sri Lanka to finance projects across education, healthcare, water, transport, and energy. Through development loans supporting 12 projects, the fund has committed approximately $422.7 million, contributing to the country's social and economic development.