H.E. Wiebe Jakob De Boer, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 2 December 2025 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
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In recent days, several world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have conveyed their sympathy to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the severe hardships faced by the people of Sri Lanka due to the destructive floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.
The Ministry of Finance today (03) convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners and international lending agencies to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah and coordinate assistance for national relief, rescue and restoration efforts.
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Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Badulla and Matale districts after 2.00 p.m.
In support of the government’s programme to provide relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions, Mr. Kumara Ekanayake, Managing Director of Avon Pharmo Chem (Pvt) Ltd. together with Mr. Hemanta Punchihewa, an Australian immigration law consultant, donated Rs. 2 million to aid relief efforts.
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In line with the directive issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, the Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in the assistance granted for cleaning flood-affected houses and property. Accordingly, the support amount has been raised from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000. This decision is intended to accelerate the restoration of normal living conditions for communities impacted by the Ditwah cyclone.
A humanitarian relief shipment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (02) to support communities severely affected by the recent disaster.
In line with the Government’s programme to provide relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Dawoodi Bohra community has donated Rs. 10 million to support relief efforts.
Sri Lanka continues to receive significant international support following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths and left hundreds of thousands displaced across the country.
Customs Director General Seevali Arukgoda announced that all humanitarian aid sent from abroad for disaster-affected people in Sri Lanka can now be cleared without any customs duties.
The Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has warned traders not to take advantage of the disaster situation by increasing prices or hiding goods.
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