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The US Department of State today said Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Colombo to underscore the commitment of the United States to a partnership with a strong, sovereign Sri Lanka.

In a statement, Department’s Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said, “the visit will also advance our common goals of for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.”

State Secretary Pompeo is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia from October 25 to 30.

In New Delhi, Secretary Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper and their Indian counterparts will lead the third annual US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to advance the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and expand cooperation to promote stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the world.

“Secretary Pompeo will travel to Malé to reaffirm our close bilateral relationship and advance our partnership on issues ranging from regional maritime security to the fight against terrorism.

The Secretary will travel to Jakarta to deliver public remarks and meet with his Indonesian counterparts to affirm the two countries’ vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Ortagus said.


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  • ari Wednesday, 21 October 2020 10:24 PM

    If the US wants to see a strong sovereign Sri Lanka, help us get out of poverty and debt by assisting local industries and desisting in passing resolutions against us in the UN. That's what friends do.

    Susuki Wednesday, 21 October 2020 10:27 PM

    Sorry Mr Pompeo, we are busy preparing to receive the Chinese team in December. But we will make some “Aappa” ready for you!

    Muraly Wednesday, 21 October 2020 10:38 PM

    Were is our Wimal Weerawanse Pompeo ? Were is the protest against the USA ?

    RP Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:01 PM

    Welcome Sec. Pompeo to Sri Lanka. We need you and the US more than ever to stimulate our economy and to safeguard our the Human Rights. Our present government is tilting towards CCP run China and hopefully, your visit would bring a new Dawn to our Island and it's Foreign Policies. Enjoy your time in Sri-Lanka.

    JR Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:15 PM

    Please, take care of your country and do not try to poison our peaceful country by visiting here. Your master-mind CORONA working well all over world whereby the fallen country will be the US in the end.

    Siribiris Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:15 PM

    Pompeo going stay night at Seetha's house to discuss sofa, axca

    Jeeves Thursday, 22 October 2020 02:31 AM

    Free and open Indo-Pacific? Let's hope that doesn't include naval bases and military ships in our territory!

    Kanthaka Thursday, 22 October 2020 02:34 AM

    MCC, SOFA etc to be nailed?

    Ravi Ravindran Thursday, 22 October 2020 03:04 AM

    Please DO NOT TRUST the Americans, wherever they go, there is always trouble. Government of Sri Lanka, please stay away from these crooks.

    Ding Dong Thursday, 22 October 2020 05:40 AM

    well done USA Pls kick out china from SL

    ravin Thursday, 22 October 2020 06:28 AM

    What you do not know we got different breeds of crocodiles in this small island. What we know is when it comes to tears , we are well aware of crocodile tears.

    Ding ding Thursday, 22 October 2020 11:58 AM

    why can’t these Quard countries jointly start a war on China under ‘war on terror’ and make it weaker - All problem solve

    Faqi Hussain Thursday, 22 October 2020 01:47 PM

    Beware of any big power bringing gifts. It does not bode well, no one gives gifts with no strings attached. Preserve our independence and be safe.

    kumar Thursday, 22 October 2020 05:41 PM

    Most commenters are under the influence of "Chinese booze"

    Ruben blades Friday, 23 October 2020 08:54 AM

    Dont trust the yanks they are her not for our betterment but to colonise we had enough from the colonists


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