European Commission calls for a sustained effort to help people affected by the tidal waves

On 3 January 2005 European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel, expressed to the Sri Lankan people the firm commitment of the European Commission to help them to recover from the unprecedented devastation caused by the tidal wave. During the past two days Louis Michel has visited some of the most affected coastal areas of the island, as well as hospitals and relief camps in Galle (South).

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EUObserver: News, 30.12.04: EU countries pledge aid to devastated flood regions https://euobserver.com/news/18063

European Commission: DG Communication: IP/04/1543, 27.12.04: European Commission mobilises the Civil Protection Mechanism for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in South Asia http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-04-1543_en.htm

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/05/1, 04.01.05: Tidal waves in Asia – ECHO’s response (as of 4 January 2005) http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-05-1_en.htm?locale=en

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