Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche, at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence to review ongoing disaster response efforts, institutional reforms, and the coordination of international humanitarian assistance.

During the meeting, the UN Resident Coordinator commended the strong national unity and resilience demonstrated by the Sri Lankan people in responding to the recent disaster. The Deputy Minister noted that the current response reflects a decisive shift from past shortcomings and represents a turning point toward a more coordinated and sustainable approach.

The Deputy Minister outlined key...