Assistant Minister Hill here to reaffirm Australia’s help to SL
Assistant Minister Julian Hill is in Sri Lanka (from December 9-12) to reaffirm Australia’s support for Sri Lanka in responding to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, and to reinforce our wider partnership with Sri Lanka on transnational education, skills development, multilateral engagement and border security.
The visit comes as Sri Lanka recovers from the devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused significant loss of life and widespread flooding. Australia has committed $3.5 million in emergency assistance to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts.
Australia is a longstanding partner of Sri Lanka. As a neighbour in the Indian Ocean region, Australia stands with Sri Lanka during natural disasters and in working together to build prosperity.
Australia and Sri Lanka’s partnership is built on strong people-to-people links across education, media, culture, science, sport, and health. The Sri Lankan diaspora in Australia enriches Australia’s multicultural society and economy.
