U.S. ambassador calls on PM Dinesh

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, calling on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, has discussed the ways the U.S. can support the people of the island nation during this challenging period.

The meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister last evening (July 28).

The focus of the discussion also fell on stabilizing and rebuilding the economy, including the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

U.S. envoy stressed that it is essential that leaders uphold due process, access to justice and the rule of law as they work to bring the economy back on track.

Met with new PM @DCRGunawardena today to discuss ways the US can support the SL people during this challenging period. Essential that leaders uphold due process, access to justice & rule of law as they work to stabilize & rebuild the economy, including negotiations with the IMF. pic.twitter.com/LcTuFnvzPB

— Ambassador Julie Chung (@USAmbSL) July 28, 2022