COLOMBO, Feb. 9 -- Shannon Cowlin, Asian Development Bank's (ADB) new Country Director for Sri Lanka, assumed duties in Colombo on Monday (9).

"As Sri Lanka continues on its path to recovery, ADB remains firmly committed to assisting the nation in rebuilding and strengthening its resilience, including addressing the impacts and damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah," Cowlin said in a statement.

She noted that ADB has been a long-standing development partner of Sri Lanka, supporting the country through major challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent economic crisis.

"Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with the government, development partners, and communities to promote sustainable growth and create new opportuni...