US congratulates Sri Lanka for successful conclusion of polls

US congratulates Sri Lanka for successful conclusion of polls

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The United States has congratulated Sri Lanka on conducting the General Elections in a peaceful and orderly manner despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issuing a statement, the US Embassy in Colombo said on the 5th of August the people of Sri Lanka exercised a fundamental democratic right and went to the polls to elect their next parliament.

The statement noted as the new Parliament convenes, the US hopes the government will renew its commitments to building an inclusive economic recovery, upholding human rights and the rule of law, and protecting the country’s sovereignty.

The US said it looks forward to partnering with the government and new Parliament.