Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The President established the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) to ensure proper management, coordination and effective distribution of foreign relief supplies among the affected population.

The Committee, which is chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara has convened on several occasions and taken measures to ensure transparency and efficiency in relief operations.

Accordingly, all foreign assistance arriving in the country through airports a...