US ready to work with Sri Lanka government to resolve outstanding concerns

Thursday, 12 March 2015 01:22 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The United States today expressed its continued support to promote human rights, good governance, transparency, accountability, and economic development for all the people of Sri Lanka. The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Andrew C. Mann following a visit to the Northern Province said the U.S. stand ready to work with the new government to help address these issues. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Mann recently visited leaders in the Northern Province to explore opportunities for further support and reiterate the United States’ strong friendship with the people of Sri Lanka and overall commitment to a peaceful and united country, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo said in a statement. In separate meetings with Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran, as well as newly appointed Northern Governor H.M.G.S. Palihakkara and Security Forces Commander Nandana Udawatta, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Mann emphasized the importance of meaningful action to support the positive statements by the Government of Sri Lanka to bridge the gap between the North and the South. “This is a time of great potential for all of Sri Lanka, including the North,” said Mr. Mann. “We look forward to the resolution of a number of outstanding concerns for the people here, from returning land to addressing the issue of political prisoners and resolving missing persons’ cases.” The delegation also met with local journalists and civil society leaders to hear their views. “The United States will continue to promote human rights, good governance, transparency, accountability, and economic development for all the people of Sri Lanka,” said Mr. Mann. “We stand ready to work with the new government to help address these issues.”

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.