Arrangements have been made to deliver care packages for Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid.

The minister - via Twitter on Monday - announced that families of Maldivians residing in SriLanka will have the opportunity to send care packages to their loved ones via the cargo flight to Colombo charted by the government.

Further details will be shared on Tuesday after logistics are finalised by the interagency team, said the Minister.