US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unable to visit SL

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is unable to visit Sri Lanka as previously announced due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, the US Embassy said today.

In a statement, the Embassy said Pompeo is scheduled to accompany President Donald Trump to the G20 Summit in Japan.

The Embassy said Secretary Pompeo regretted that he was no longer able to visit Colombo at this time.

“He hopes to travel to Sri Lanka at a later date to underscore our strong partnership with Sri Lanka, which is rooted in a commitment to democracy, economic growth and a free, open Indo-Pacific region. The United States remains committed to these objectives and looks forward to building on our longstanding partnership,” it said.

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Comments - 17

Sando Wednesday, 19 June 2019 02:34 PM

The agreement with the U.S to sell our Country's Land should not be permitted. This Country does not belong to the Parliamentarians. They are only custodians for a given time.

Saman Wednesday, 19 June 2019 02:43 PM

Don't come again!

ravin Wednesday, 19 June 2019 03:10 PM

Good on you.

Moorkara Wednesday, 19 June 2019 03:12 PM

GOD SAVED SRI LANKA...FROM ANOTHER DISASTER..

MOORKARA Wednesday, 19 June 2019 03:20 PM

GOD SAVED SRI LANKA.....FROM MAN BEHIND ISIS...

Silva Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:05 PM

Good heavens the deal already done and very sorry for our Buruwas who wanted to perform another stunt. Wimal / Rathana / Gameon etc. A bunch of real jokers.

Neville Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:11 PM

They are no better than our own politicians. May be got frightened of Wimale's statements.

Anthony Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:11 PM

Wimal Weerawansa must be worried why, since only yesterday he spoke against him.

Borat Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:39 PM

Ground zero in SL

silva Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:49 PM

Due to people's protest he can'r sign SOFA now but will do it later if Mr Ranil in in power

Enable Wednesday, 19 June 2019 05:16 PM

Now, who will rejoice!!???

Umagiliya Wednesday, 19 June 2019 05:52 PM

Pompeo does not want to displease his boss Trump who think ours' is a "shit hole" country.

Dr Ganesh Wednesday, 19 June 2019 06:11 PM

Indians must have put pressure on him not to visit Sri Lanka and make appear Sri Lanka as an important power in their dominant backyard.

Borat Wednesday, 19 June 2019 06:25 PM

Oh how sad . Japan will go needful

Jude Wednesday, 19 June 2019 06:47 PM

Ooouch !!!!

Kumar Thursday, 20 June 2019 08:23 AM

If the loud Sri Lankans are so brave just decline all aid. Including concessions for apparel imports to the US. I am sure your bosom buddy China will step forward to take up the slack.

jaliya Thursday, 20 June 2019 12:05 PM

Thanks God !! finally US has realized who the real enemy is.

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