US Ambassador holds talks with UNP at Sirikotha

27 Mar, 2025

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, had talks with the United National Party (UNP) at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha.

The Ambassador said that she was grateful for the perspectives shared at the meeting with UNP Secretary General Thalatha Athukorala and UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena as part of a cross-party engagement.

“We spoke about our nations? shared commitment to democracy and how our U.S.-Sri Lanka cooperation ? on maritime security and economic growth ? makes both nations safer, stronger and more prosperous,” the Ambassador said.

Earlier this week the Ambassador also had talks with members of the Government and opposition MPs. (Colombo Gazette)

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