The official meeting between UN Secretary General António Guterres and President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken place at the UN headquarters in New York.
President calls on US President
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a cordial meeting on Wednesday (20) in New York.
This high-profile meeting took place amidst a dinner hosted by President Biden, gathering all the Heads of State who had participated in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The encounter began with a warm welcome from President Biden, who extended his hospitality to President Wickremesinghe.
The leaders engaged in a cordial and insightful conversation, touching upon various topics of global importance.
Following their discussions, they joined their fellow Heads of State for a group photograph, symbolising the spirit of international cooperation.
President Wickremesinghe, Professor Maithri Wickramasinghe and Mr. and Mrs. Biden posed for a photograph.