New US Ambassador calls on PM; commits to boost ties with SL

New United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on Friday for the first time since assuming duties.

The new US Ambassador emphasised that she was seeking to further strengthen the existing political, social and economic ties with Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Ambassador Chung said that the United States will help keep the Sri Lankan economy strong in the face of the COVID -19 pandemic and also expressed confidence that the US would assist in the development of Sri Lanka’s energy and tourism sectors.

The Premier assured that the Government of Sri Lanka will work to maintain the existing relations between the United States and Sri Lanka. He offered congratulations and best wishes to Chung for success in her new post.

Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal, State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya, and Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake were also present on the occasion.