Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Minister of External Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka.

Minister Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (22), held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya pertaining to on-going restoration activities after Cyclone Ditwah devastated several parts of the country.

India has played a major role in rescue and relief activities in several parts of the country in the past two weeks.

Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also announced India will provide a USD 450 million package to assist in the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditvah in Sri Lanka.

Minister Jaishankar stated that the package comprises a USD 350...