The Government of Maldives has announced that it will provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The support package includes 50,000 US dollars in financial aid and a donation of 25,000 cases of tuna cans.
According to the government, the decision was taken on behalf of the Maldivian people as an expression of solidarity with a close neighbour facing significant losses and disruptions. The contribution is intended to support ongoing relief efforts led by the Sri Lankan authorities as they work to assist communities affected by the cyclone.
Officials described the donation as a gesture that reflects the longstanding ties between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, highlighting the close relationship between the two countries and their peoples. The government expressed hope that the assistance will provide some measure of relief to those impacted as recovery work continues.
