PM speaks to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has held discussions with the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken this evening (13).

The Prime Minister during the telephone conversation explained the current status of ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund.

Premier Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is looking forward to working closely with the United States and further strengthening ties between the two nations.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken agreed to support Sri Lanka and to promote investments in Sri Lanka after the conclusion of IMF talks.

Prime Minister Wickremesinghe also requested Anthony Blinken to extend his greetings to US President Joe Biden.