Korea pledges hi-tech warning system
Addressing a news confence in Colombo yesterday, Mr. Chan said Korea, which had pledged a US $ 60 million for Sri Lanka’s tsunami relief effort, would also provide technical assistance for reconstruction of houses.
"We will be sending a special team of experts as discussed with President Kumaratunga, the Korean Prime Minister said. He said that President Kumaratunga had also requested assistance to build fishing vessels as over 80% of fishing boats had been destroyed.
Commenting on the distribution of aid to the LTTE-controlled areas Prime Minister Hae Chan said it was commendable of the government to see to the welfare of the areas that are controlled by the LTTE.
(http://www.sundaytimes.lk/050109/news/14.html)
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