U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka’s dairy modernization efforts

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26).

During the discussions, the Sri Lankan leader was briefed on the ongoing dairy modernization program supported by the U.S.

In response, Wickremesinghe welcomed the program, stating that it would complement the island-wide dairy expansion projects.

Further, the President has outlined the government’s agriculture modernization efforts, emphasizing the importance of attracting a greater level of youth involvement in the sector. The U.S. delegation expressed their support for these initiatives, pledging to provide necessary assistance.