US commends commitment to democracy

The United States has commended Sri Lanka’s commitment to democracy and rule of law as displayed by the peaceful parliamentary elections. MORE...

August 19, 2015  10:48 am|

US wants to build lasting peace and fellowship in Sri Lanka

The United States wants to build a lasting peace and fellowship among Sri Lanka’s various religious and ethnic groups, President Barack Obama’s ambassadorial nominee for Sri Lanka told lawmakers today. MORE...

June 24, 2015  08:25 am|

US commends fight against corruption in Lanka

The US called on Sri Lanka to “continue on its path of ensuring accountability and reconciliation” in a statement delivered to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. In an opening statement delivered on Monday, the US said “we commend the people of Sri Lanka for restoring democratic institutions and combatting corruption”. MORE...

June 16, 2015  07:50 am|

President Sirisena has moved country away from divisive politics - US

President Maithripala Sirisena has moved the country away from divisive politics and crony capitalism toward a new path of reconciliation and inclusive development, the United States said today. MORE...

June 3, 2015  09:54 am|

US Assistant Secretary to arrive in Sri Lanka

The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on an official tour. She will arrive in the island on Sunday (February 01). MORE...

February 1, 2015  11:04 am|