Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid to rebuild after deadly cyclone

Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid to rebuild after deadly cyclone

Sri Lanka's request for Chinese assistance came three weeks after India pledged US$450 million in humanitarian aid for cyclone recovery.

Chinese FM assured intervention for Sri Lanka’s rebuilding request: Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Pledges Support for Sri Lanka’s Reconstruction Efforts, Says Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has promised to personally intervene in a request from his Sri Lankan counterpart to aid in the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. This assurance was given during a brief visit to Sri Lanka, as detailed in a statement by Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Herath. During discussions between the ministers, the focus was on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, development, and tourism. A s…

China and Sri Lanka Hold Brief High-Level Talks on Post-Cyclone Recovery - LNW Lanka News Web

January 12, Colombo (LNW): China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held discussions with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath earlier today (12), marking a short but significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries.The meeting centred on Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery work following Cyclone Ditwah, with particular attention given to rebuilding priorities and immediate needs on the ground. During the talks, the Chinese side forma…