Robust US involvement sought to boost Sri Lankan economy

31 Dec, 2018

Sri Lanka has sought the robust involvement of the US in the economic front and promoting economic assistance to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando paid a courtesy call on the US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster at the US Embassy in New Delhi, the Foreign Ministry said today.

The High Commissioner held cordial discussions with the US Ambassador on a wide range of affairs covering subjects such as economy, bilateral and multilateral relationships of Sri Lanka, trade relations with the United States of America and the country opinions on foreign relations and governance issues.

The High Commissioner briefed the US Ambassador on the political situation in Sri Lanka and the need for robust involvement of the US in the economic front and promoting economic assistance to Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

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