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Sri Lanka says aid, reconstruction will cover tsunami losses

February 19, 2005

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Reconstruction work and foreign aid will more than offset the economic losses Sri Lanka suffered following the December tsunamis disaster, the central bank says.

"The relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction work initiated by the government in the tsunami-affected areas will help mitigate the negative impact of the tsunami disaster," the Bank said in a statement.

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