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US keen to further strengthen ties with SL
The United States values Sri Lanka’s partnership and is keen to further strengthen ties between the two countries through a broad array of partnerships, said Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, Senior Director for South Asia, National Security Council.
This was revealed by Ms. Laubacher while she met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (11) at the Presidential Secretariat.
During the meeting, the Rear Admiral expressed her government’s appreciation for the recovery efforts undertaken by President Wickremesinghe in regard to the economic crisis in the country.
President Wickremesinghe outlined the government’s economic plans including the economic reforms being undertaken.
The President also discussed maritime matters, including the increased efforts by the Government to crack down on the narcotics trade.
Ms. Laubacher also met Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and President’s Chief of Staff Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka following the meeting with the President.
President’s Media Division
11.01.2023
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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)
Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.
The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.
Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.
(Video – PMD)
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