President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for the United States today (22) to attend the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

The President will address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday (24), according to the President’s Media Division. During the visit, the President is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with the Secretary-General of the UN and several world leaders. The President will also attend a meeting with members of the Sri Lankan community residing in the United States.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath will accompany the President on his official visit.