Global humanitarian support flows into Sri Lanka

State of Palestine, Cuba, Türkiye, Nicaragua, and European among nations and diplomatic missions conveying solidarity

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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. As recovery operations intensify, nations across the world have expressed solidarity while several key allies have mobilised direct relief assistance on the ground, the President's Media Division said in a statement.

India has taken a leading role in immediate emergency response efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed heartfelt condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and reaffirmed that India 'stands firmly beside Sri Lanka and its people in this difficult hour,' pledging continued support under Operation Sagar Bandhu for relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

He further assured that India will extend 'all necessary support' as Sri Lanka moves into recovery. Earlier, India dispatched humanitarian assistance through INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which delivered relief materials in Colombo, with further deployment underway.