Colombo, Nov. 30 -- The government is in the process of setting up a fund to gather the necessary resources for reconstruction, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Addressing the nation, he said the government has formed a joint management committee comprising members from the private sector, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Presidential Secretariat to oversee the fund.

"They have been given a significant responsibility. We can mobilise a substantial amount of funds required to rebuild our country. We are working very closely with friendly nations to secure their assistance. In addition, we are engaging with various international organisations to obtain their support. We are also reaching out t...