Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish Hanukkah gathering. We extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Australia, and to the families of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with the injured. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with Australia and reaffirms that violence and hatred have no place in our societies.
I wish to extend my appreciation to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for his thoughtful message and the expression of solidarity with Sri Lanka. Bangladesh’s readiness to extend support reflects the close and friendly relations that have always characterised our engagement.
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I sincerely thank the Government of Japan for the expressions of solidarity and timely assistance, including the deployment of the JICA Disaster Relief medical team following the recent adverse weather. Japan’s support is invaluable in protecting affected communities and advancing our recovery efforts. With our friends’ support, we are shifting from search & rescue to resettlement and rebuilding, backed by the “Rebuild Sri Lanka” fund. We look forward to Japan’s continued partnership.
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My sincere appreciation to the Government and people of New Zealand for the NZD 1 million emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following the recent severe weather. This timely support reflects the warm friendship and strong partnership between our countries and strengthens our relief & recovery efforts. With the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund, we are moving from search & rescue to resettlement and rebuilding. We look forward to New Zealand’s continued support.
My deep gratitude to the Government and people of Australia for their support to Sri Lanka following the recent severe weather. Australia has now provided a total of AUD 3.5 million, including an additional AUD 2.5 million for our Cyclone Ditwah response. This solidarity strengthens our relief and recovery work as we move from search & rescue to resettlement and rebuilding. I have established the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund to restore affected communities, infrastructure and local economies. We look forward to Australia’s continued support.
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I extend my deep appreciation to President Xi Jinping, the Government and people of China for their expressions of solidarity and the generous contribution of USD 1 million and RMB 10 million in disaster relief supplies to Sri Lanka after the recent severe weather. China has always stood by us in difficult times, reflecting our longstanding friendship and providing strength to affected communities. With the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund, we are moving from search & rescue to resettlement and rebuilding. We look forward to China’s continued support.
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On behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, I was pleased to accept a donation of USD 1 million as emergency relief assistance from the People’s Republic of China, handed over by H.E. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka. I extend my deep appreciation to the Chinese government, a longstanding friend of Sri Lanka, for the steadfast support extended to Sri Lanka following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by cyclone “Ditwah”🇱🇰🤝🇨🇳
Today, I was pleased to accept a donation of AUD 1 million from H.E. Mathew John Duckworth, High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, as emergency humanitarian assistance from Australia following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by cyclone “Ditwah”. Sri Lanka considers this gesture a reflection of the longstanding strong bilateral ties between our two countries. 🇱🇰🤝🇦🇺
This afternoon, I was pleased to receive a generous contribution of USD 50,000 from the Government of the Maldives in support of Sri Lanka’s flood-affected communities following the recent adverse weather conditions. We are also grateful to the people of Maldives for their remarkable solidarity with Sri Lanka, which reflects the strong friendship between our two countries 🇱🇰🤝🇲🇻
I was pleased to receive a generous pledge of USD 200,000 from the Government of Nepal to support Sri Lanka’s flood-affected communities following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone “Ditwah”. This timely assistance will provide much-needed relief and reflects the strong friendship and solidarity between our two countries. 🇱🇰🤝🇳🇵
Today, I was pleased to accept a donation of NZD 1 million from Ms. Gabrielle Isaak, Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, as emergency humanitarian assistance following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by cyclone “Ditwah”. Sri Lanka highly values this gesture of solidarity and the friendship between our two nations. 🇱🇰🤝🇳🇿
Today, I had the pleasure of receiving Acting British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Theresa O'Mahony, to appreciate the assistance extended by the UK government amounting to £675,000 (USD 890,000) to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by cyclone “Ditwah”. On behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, I extend our sincere appreciation to the United Kingdom for standing with us in this challenging hour. 🇱🇰🤝🇬🇧
Today, I had the pleasure of receiving United States Ambassador Julie Chung, to appreciate the generous, multifaceted assistance given by the US government, including USD 2 million, to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone “Ditwah”. On behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, I extend our sincere appreciation to the United States, a longstanding friend of Sri Lanka, for its support and solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🤝🇺🇸
Sri Lanka welcomes the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-State solution.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 and the France 🇫🇷 for their leadership in this important initiative.
Sri Lanka reaffirms its unwavering support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to statehood, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant UN resolutions.
The discussion centered on strengthening the bilateral relationship in several areas of mutual interest including trade, investment,tourism, sports, women’s empowerment and migration cooperation. (2/2)
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Pleased to receive Chief Representative of the Korea Exim Bank Oh Joeng Tae, at the @MFA_SriLanka, today (18), and extend my felicitations on his appointment.
On behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, I conveyed our sincere appreciation to the Korea Exim Bank for its longstanding support and cooperation with around 30 development projects in Sri Lanka since 1990, spanning infrastructure, public utilities, and social sectors.
We had a productive discussion focused on enhancing collaboration in several key areas, including infrastructure development in the tourism sector, waste management, digitalization and education.
I also conveyed Sri Lanka’s keen interest in partnering with the Korea Exim Bank to conduct trainings and workshops that would provide vocational training qualifications for Sri Lankan youth seeking employment opportunities in the Republic of Korea.