The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today, the President’s Media Division said.
After offering her congratulations to the President, the Ambassador engaged in a friendly conversation with him.
During the meeting, it was discussed advancing the existing relations between Sri Lanka and the United States through a strong approach and the Ambassador assured that she would provide support for the future initiatives of the new government.
Commenting on the meeting, Ambassador Chung said President Wickremesinghe takes office at a time when Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads.
“We discussed how it arrived at this point of economic and political crisis, and how we can work together to navigate toward a brighter future for all,” she said.
The US Ambassador further said the US and Sri Lanka and the people of both nations have been friends and partners for more than 70 years.
“Relationships that will flourish in a Sri Lanka that embraces good governance, respects human rights, and listens to the aspirations of its people,” Julie Chung added. (NewsWire)