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US reaffirms partnership with Sri Lanka

29 Jun 2020

United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo in a tele-conversation with Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has reaffirmed partnership with Sri Lanka and has assured commitment to supporting the country’s development and sovereignty. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Gunawardena discussed mutual interest in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic and shared commitment to economic stability and sustainable growth, the US Department of State said in a statement. The two leaders also discussed the United States’ ongoing COVID-19 assistance to Sri Lanka, which totals almost $6 million to date, and reviewed the longstanding U.S.-Sri Lankan cooperation on health and humanitarian issues.  Additionally, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister talked about our shared democratic traditions, respect for human rights, and the importance of transparency for the long-term stability and prosperity of our people.


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