🇮🇳🇱🇰 India Pledges Support for Sri Lanka's Post-Cyclone Recovery 📈

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, as Special Envoy of PM Modi, met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo to discuss post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction efforts. • India's Commitment: Dr. Jaishankar reiterated India's willingness to support Sri Lanka's recovery, specifically offering assistance for: • Rebuilding railways and bridges. • Strengthening the agricultural sector. • Emphasizing effective disaster-response systems. • Sri Lanka's Priorities: PM Amarasuriya highlighted that recovery extends to: • Resettlement and reconstruction of housing and infrastructure. • Reopening schools. • Ensuring stability, reducing vulnerability, and strengthening protection mechanisms. • Bilateral Cooperation: Both sides reviewed ongoing relief measures and discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in disaster response and recovery. India's continued assistance was greatly appreciated.