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US Envoy calls on Public Security Minister

12 Aug 2022

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung on Wednesday (10) called on Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles for a discussion on bilateral relations between the two counties. Ambassador Chung told the lawmaker that the US hopes to see Sri Lanka become a developed country. She also reiterated the support of the US for Sri Lanka in securing funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking further, the US envoy stressed the importance of protecting the human rights of the people of Sri Lanka. The two officials also discussed the role of the Sri Lanka Police and the public protests in the country. Ambassador Chung further stated that she is pleased that no catastrophic incidents took place on 9 August. She also appealed to Minister Alles to work in tandem with non-governmental organisations.    


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