Top US Treasury official to visit Sri Lanka next week

U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Asia Robert Kaproth is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next week.

He is scheduled to meet government officials, think tanks, and financial sector leaders in Sri Lanka during the visit. 

“We look forward to welcoming US Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Kaproth back to Sri Lanka next week to meet with government officials, think tanks, and financial sector leaders.” 

“DAS Kaproth’s visit underscores U.S. commitment to supporting Sri Lanka during this crucial period,” U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung said in a post on ‘X’. 

She added that deepening reforms that encourage transparency, accountability, and sustainability in government, economic, and financial sectors is vital as Sri Lanka works to build its economic recovery and resilience.