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India Offers $450 Million Aid to Sri Lanka's Recovery

12/23/2025

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India announces a $450 million assistance package to support Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah.
Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated that the package includes $350 million in concessional credit and $100 million in grants.
The aid targets rebuilding infrastructure such as roads, railways, and homes, and restoring essential services.
Jaishankar emphasized urgency amid Sri Lanka's economic crisis, and the move underscores India's commitment to regional support.

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India announces a $450 million assistance package to support Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah.
Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated that the package includes $350 million in concessional credit and $100 million in grants.
The aid targets rebuilding infrastructure such as roads, railways, and homes, and restoring essential services.
Jaishankar emphasized urgency amid Sri Lanka's economic crisis, and the move underscores India's commitment to regional support.