Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- Sri Lanka has now transitioned from the emergency response phase into the recovery and reconstruction phase, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told diplomats based in Colombo on Friday.

Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya said the Government's immediate priorities post-Ditwah include the full restoration of essential services including electricity, water supply, transportation links, health facilities, and telecommunications across all affected districts, ensuring that communities can return to stability as quickly as possible.

"A comprehensive needs assessment is being conducted with the assistance of development partners, the results of which will guide the rehabilitation and reconstruction plans. We invite internat...