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US applauds SL postwar rebuilding process

Ambassador Thomas Shannon, US Under-secretary of State for Political Affairs in New York, commended the Government of Sri Lanka for political, economic and social progress it achieved in the postwar period.

A meeting was held between Ambassador Thomas Shannonand and President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena on September 21 to coincide with the 72nd sessions of the United Nations General Assembly in New York where these views were expressed.

While recalling two countries’ long time bilateral relationship, President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his gratitude to the US Government for extending its support to develop war-affected areas President Sirisena praised the support extended by US Government for peace building and reconciliation process in the aftermath of three-decade war in Sri Lanka. Shannon commended the Sri Lankan Government’s commitment to cooperate with the countries in the Indian region.

He said President Maithripala Sirisena has set an example for being cooperative with all neighbouring countries.

The President insisted that Sri Lanka was able to maintain a neutral foreign policy and develop bilateral relationships among friendly countries ensuring regional security.

The Ambassador pledged to continue his country’s support to Sri Lanka and informed President that he is expecting to visit Sri Lanka in November this year. 


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