US Ambassador calls on Prime Minister

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The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina Teplitz called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday morning, to discuss a host of issues, including the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, post COVID-19 economic challenges and ongoing collaboration.

With regard to the economy of Sri Lanka, U.S. assistance was requested for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, noting that some major apparel sector companies are now manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE) to meet the global demand and a follow-up on this request for agreed.

In addition, the Ambassador mentioned that the United States would like to see Sri Lanka’s multinational companies along with the SMEs successfully overcome this crisis.The upcoming elections of both countries and pending projects that will be put forth once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control were also discussed.

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Our president is a US citizen? Wednesday, 06 May 2020 11:14 AM

Where’s Booruwansa????

Jude Wednesday, 06 May 2020 11:29 AM

But General elections in SL this YEAR!!!?? NOT gonna happen!!! Yeah!!!

Ranjith Wednesday, 06 May 2020 03:41 PM

Alina how is the situation in your country very pathetic isn't it what goes round what's comes round

lord pakeer Wednesday, 06 May 2020 04:48 PM

some comments here are sooo stupid! koheda yanne? malle Pol!

Yankee Dude Wednesday, 06 May 2020 06:58 PM

To check whether MR is also an American citizen like GR ! .

Odin Wednesday, 06 May 2020 07:50 PM

...and to ask why he denied having received a cent as aid to SL!!!

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