ECONOMYNEXT – The Asian Development Bank said it has approved a 3 million disaster relief grant for Sri Lanka after the island was hit by Cyclone Ditwah along with two million each for Thailand and Vietnam. “I am deeply saddened by the suffering caused by these devastating floods,” ADB President President Masato Kanda said in a statement. “The governments and people of Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam can rest assured that ADB will provide assistance to help save lives and rebuild communities. “We will work quickly and cooperatively with governments to bring shelter, comfort and hope to those affected…
ADB gives Sri Lanka $3mn Cyclone Ditwah disaster grant
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