The envoys of the United States and India have expressed their willingness to work with Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and a new government.
The U.S. Ambassador to Colombo Julie Chung said the appointment of Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new PM and the quick formation of an inclusive government are the first steps to resolve the crises and she looks forward to work with the new Premier.
“Look forward to working with Ranil Wickremesinghe. His appointment as PM, and the quick formation of an inclusive government, are first steps to addressing the crisis & promoting stability. We encourage meaningful progress at the IMF & long-term solutions that meet the needs of all Sri Lankans,” Chung tweeted.
Look forward to working w/ @RW_UNP. His appointment as PM, and the quick formation of an inclusive government, are first steps to addressing the crisis & promoting stability. We encourage meaningful progress at the IMF & long-term solutions that meet the needs of all Sri Lankans.
— Ambassador Julie Chung (@USAmbSL) May 12, 2022
High Commission of India hopes for political stability and looks forward to working with the Government of Sri Lanka formed in accordance with democratic processes pursuant to the swearing in of Hon'ble @RW_UNP as the Prime Minister of #SriLanka. (1/2)
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) May 12, 2022