PM Modi assures continued support to Sri Lanka for Cyclone Relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and assured him of continued support in the rehabilitation efforts across all regions impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. In a telephone conversation, Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and devastation in Sri Lanka, and said the people of India stood in firm solidarity and support with the people of the island nation in this hour of need. President Dissanayake conveyed his deep gratitude for India’s assistance in the wake of the disaster, and appreciated the swift deployment of rescue teams and relief material, an official statement said.

During the conversation, President Dissanayake also conveyed his deep gratitude for India’s assistance in the wake of the disaster and appreciated the swift deployment of rescue teams and relief material. He also conveyed the appreciation of the people of Sri Lanka for India’s timely and effective response efforts. The Prime Minister also expressed his condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah. He conveyed that the people of India stand in firm solidarity and support with the people of Sri Lanka in this hour of need.

Modi also voiced deep concern over the health of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia and offered all possible support. “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years,” Modi said in a post on X. “Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery,” the prime minister said.