Government Coordinates with Diplomatic Community on Flood-Relief and Recovery Actions

A diplomatic briefing was convened on today, 28 November 2025 by the Hon. Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’s ongoing emergency flood-relief operations and recovery efforts.

The briefing focused on ensuring the safety and security of the affected communities and outlined the immediate and aftermath recovery measures.

Most diplomatic missions based in Colombo expressed their solidarity and support for the Government of Sri Lanka during this challenging time. Missions conveyed their readiness to work closely with Sri Lankan authorities in facilitating humanitarian assistance and contributing to ongoing relief and recovery initiatives.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as instructed by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, established an Emergency Response Unit for effective overall coordination with Sri Lanka’s diplomatic missions abroad and Colombo-based diplomatic missions.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

Colombo

28 November 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a state visit to the Maldives, held bilateral discussions with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu this afternoon (28) at the Maldivian Presidential Office.

Upon his arrival at the Maldivian Presidential Office, President Dissanayake was warmly welcomed by Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.