UK Deputy PM David Lammy Visits SL to Boost Economic & Humanitarian Ties 📈

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka today (Feb 17) for a high-level visit focused on strengthening the bilateral partnership and reviewing recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. • Diplomatic Engagements: Lammy is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to discuss economic cooperation, reconciliation, and humanitarian priorities. • Humanitarian Aid: The visit includes a review of the UK’s response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage late last year. The UK has provided a total of £1 million (approx. US$ 1.32 Mn) in emergency aid to support affected communities through partners like the Red Cross and UN agencies. • Social Welfare & Reform: A key highlight is Sri Lanka’s engagement with the Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform. Lammy will attend a summit at the UN office in Colombo to sign an agreement aimed at strengthening family-based care and protecting vulnerable children. • Economic Context: Discussions are expected to explore boosting trade and investment links, essential for Sri Lanka's ongoing economic stabilization and diversification efforts. _Note: Summary based on official visit schedules and provisional humanitarian data._