Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Sri Lanka has requested Chinese assistance to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed at least 641 people, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. The request came during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who visited Colombo on Monday.

Herath specifically sought help with reconstructing roads, railways, and bridges affected by the cyclone. Wang reportedly assured his "personal intervention" to support Sri Lanka's recovery efforts. The discussions also covered trade, investment, and tourism cooperation between the two countries.

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