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UN Launches US$35 Million Relief Plan for Sri Lanka

The United Nations has unveiled a US$35 million Humanitarian Priorities Plan to support Sri Lanka in delivering immediate relief and restoring normalcy for communities devastated by Cyclone Ditwah. The plan will roll out over the next four months, UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche announced at a media briefing in Colombo on December 11. Franche said the initiative, developed with the Disaster Management Centre, focuses on seven key sectors to address urgent needs. While the Sri Lankan

12 Dec, 2025

Sri Lanka Expresses Gratitude to France and EU for Cyclone Ditwah Relief

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to France, Manisha Gunasekera, met briefly with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E. Jean-Noël Barrot, to convey the country’s gratitude for France’s emergency relief support following Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, Ambassador Gunasekera also acknowledged the European Union’s commitment of EUR 1.8 million to assist Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts. She emphasized Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the swift and generous international response to the disaster.

12 Dec, 2025

US, Sri Lanka Discuss Cyclone Relief and R&D Cooperation

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met Senior Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya at the US Embassy in Colombo for discussions on disaster relief, research collaboration and investment opportunities. The meeting focused on assistance for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah and Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts. Discussions also covered the country’s forthcoming National Research and Development (R&D) Policy, with emphasis on poten

13 Dec, 2025