US Envoy Meets Sri Lanka's New President

COLOMBO (News 1st); U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Ching, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (01).

The meeting took place at the President's Office.

The President's Media Division said that the meeting reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Sri Lanka

The US Ambassador said on X, that she emphasized on shared goals of building stronger, inclusive communities and thriving local economies, highlighting that the United States' assistance and programs empower Sri Lankans to achieve their own goals & aspirations -- while enhancing the country’s capabilities in transparency, accountability, civic participation, and good governance.

As Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter, she said that the United States remains your strong partner in supporting unity, good governance, prosperity, and human rights.