The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, tweeted today announcing a meeting of a U.S. delegation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and reiterating the U.S.’s unwavering support for the new government on its path to reforms, including eradicating corruption.
The U.S. delegation comprising officials from the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, USAID, and the U.S. Treasury Department met with Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake and his administration yesterday (Dec 07th). The delegation discussed enhancing cooperation in governance, agriculture, economic growth, and maritime security.
In this meeting, discussing a cooperative path forward, the delegation highlighted the importance of engaging civil society and the private sector, as pointed out by the Ambassador’s tweet.
