US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has highlighted the role of American companies and institutions in supporting Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Ambassador said that firms such as Starlink and Microsoft, along with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), are actively contributing to relief initiatives.
Starlink is providing free service to new and existing customers through the end of December 2025 and has donated 145 Starlink units to strengthen disaster response efforts.
Meanwhile, Microsoft and MIT are collaborating on a program aimed at collecting accurate data on businesses and properties affected by the cyclone, helping authorities assess damage and plan recovery measures.
Ambassador Chung stated that these initiatives “reflect the best of American innovation and our culture of partnership and philanthropy,” underscoring the ongoing support from US organizations to assist Sri Lanka in its post-cyclone recovery.
