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US Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Asia Robert Kaproth
US Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Asia Robert Kaproth visited Sri Lanka from 5 to 6 June. He met with Ambassador Chung and a range of officials in the country.
DAS Kaproth’s visit to Sri Lanka focused on gaining a clear understanding of Sri Lanka’s latest macroeconomic and financial conditions and outlook. During his visit, Ambassador Chung and DAS Kaproth met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and reaffirmed the United States would continue to explore areas in which our engagement and support help Sri Lanka to overcome its economic challenges and continue its structural reforms.
The visit also included meetings with Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
DAS Kaproth also met with officials of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and Asia Development Bank to further communication and coordination in assisting Sri Lanka to deepen its reforms and achieve healthy and sustainable growth.
