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flag Sri Lankan President Dissanayake leads recovery after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 600 and damaged billions, urging global climate aid.

flag Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, elected on a reform platform, is leading recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 600 people and caused billions in damage, compounding economic struggles. flag He urged international support for climate adaptation, technology transfer, and investment, stressing Sri Lanka’s strategic partnerships with India, China, and the U.S. without balancing. flag Despite public debt exceeding 100% of GDP, the government continues debt restructuring and inclusive reforms, while pledging to reform repressive laws, address past human rights abuses, and protect vulnerable populations.

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