US official commends SL’s economic recovery efforts

The United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma, who called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed appreciation for the efforts taken by the Sri Lankan Government to turn the economy around.

During the discussions, the President outlined the progress of the debt restructuring, along with several key economic reforms measures, including the agriculture modernisation programme.

Commenting on matters related to global security, the Deputy Secretary thanked the Sri Lankan Government for their assistance in the on-going naval operations in the Red Sea.

The President stated that Sri Lanka remains committed to Freedom of Navigation in the Indian Ocean, echoing solidarity with Saudi Arabia’s stance on the Houthi rebels.

Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake, Acting Foreign Affairs Ministry Secretary U.L.M. Jauhar, International Affairs Director Dinouk Colombage and Director of America’s Desk at the of Foreign Affairs Ministry Chathura Perera were present.

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