A delegation from the United States House Democracy Partnership (HDP) met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday (10) at his office in Parliament, focusing on strengthening democratic cooperation and bilateral ties.

The visiting delegation, currently on an official tour of Sri Lanka, has been engaging with several leading political figures. 

Discussions with Premadasa centered on parliamentary cooperation, democratic governance, legislative processes, and opportunities to reinforce the longstanding relationship between Sri Lanka and the United States.

Both sides also exchanged views on policy development and the contemporary political and economic challenges facing Sri Lanka. The meeting was described as furthering democratic collaboration and mutual understanding between the two nations.

Representing the U.S. delegation were Megan Carroll (HDP) and Kristy Holly Anthony (Congressional Budget Office), Jane Howell (Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka), Adam Michelo (Political Officer, U.S. Embassy), Chathuri Disanayake (Political Specialist, U.S. Embassy), and Aaron Yost (Political Fellow, U.S. Embassy). (Newswire)

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A group of senior representatives from U.S. think tanks and the private sector met with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, this week.

This delegation, including investors from various U.S. states interested in investing in Sri Lanka, is particularly active in India and the broader Asian region. 

They expressed strong interest in food security, food processing industries, export sectors, and port operations.

During the meeting, Minister Samarasinghe highlighted upcoming trade agreements, investment opportunities, and commercial prospects. He also briefed the delegation on the ministry’s efforts to ensure food security in the market and regulate market conditions.

The discussion focused on expanding trade and export opportunities with Sri Lanka, increasing investment prospects, and the delegation’s particular interest in food security and the food processing sector. They expressed a positive willingness to invest in Sri Lanka in the future.

The meeting was attended by Ministry Secretary K.A. Wimalenthiraraja, Ministry Advisor Shantha Jayaratna, and other officials, along with Kosala Wilbawa (Chairman of the National Cooperative Wholesale Establishment), Asanka Pranandu (Executive Officer), Samitha Perera (Chairman of Lanka Sathosa), and Ravindra Pranandu (Chairman of the State Trading Corporation), among others. (Newswire)

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The high-level US delegation, led by Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu met with the Speaker Dr Asoka Ranwala recently at the Parliament premises.

The delegation included key officials such as the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia at USAID Anjali Kaur and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia at the US Department of the Treasury Robert Kaproth among others.

The meeting focused on the Sri Lanka’s reform priorities and the critical role of Parliament in advancing the Sri Lankan peoples’ mandate of accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance.

The Speaker expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Sri Lanka, highlighting its contributions to strengthening the relationship between the people and Parliament through various programs. He also emphasized his hope for continued US support to strengthen parliamentary democracy in the future.

The delegation reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s progress and strengthening Parliament democracy.

Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, USAID Mission Director Gabriel Grau, Private Secretary to the Speaker Ranapriya Abayasinghe were also present on this occasion. (Newswire)

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