German Ambassador meets Prime Minister

German Ambassador Jens Ploetner held discussions with the Prime Minister, D.M. Jayaratne at the Parliamentary Complex recently. Ploetner highlighted the great challenges and opportunities lying ahead of Sri Lanka: "Transforming the Island from a country at war to a society living in peace is a daunting but noble task.

The Ambassador pledged German support for this endeavour, pointing out that Germany was provided aid totaling Euro 12 million this year alone. "Germany is supporting the resettlement and reconstruction efforts in the North and East to the best of its possibilities".

Germany to support Sri Lankan natural disaster preparedness, Ambassador Jens Ploetner: "We should not forget the terrible lessons of the Tsunami!"

The Federal Republic of Germany supports natural disaster preparedness with the building of disaster control units in Ampara District.

Germany is funding the German Red Cross whose programme aims to strengthen the population's ability to face natural catastrophes effectively.

Complementing the intensive work the German Red Cross has done after the tsunami this is yet another project Germany accomplishes in Ampara District.

German Ambassador Jens Ploetner stated that "Early warning and disaster preparedness are vital factors for tsunami-endangered regions like the Eastern District. We must do everything to ensure that public awareness and preparedness are developed. Never again should lack of these vital factors lead to the tragic loss of so many lives."