Fri, 29 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

US Ambassador calls on Prime Minister

6 May 2020 08:30 am - 6     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

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.


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 6

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka
  • 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!!!


Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H