The US Ambassador for Sri Lanka, Michelle J. Sison met with the Mahanayaka of the Malwatta Chapter, Ven. Thibbetuwawe Sri Sumangala this morning (April 4) in order to extend her wishes for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
She engaged in extensive discussions with the Mahanayaka Thero regarding issues on religious disharmony in the country.
The Mahanayaka Thero told Ambassador Sison that inaccurate information regarding the country had been spread abroad and even claimed that all reports of Buddhist monks engaging in any activities against other religions were incorrect.
He stated that there are groups in every religion that tarnish the whole community adding that the actions of a few result in the conclusion that the entire public commit the same acts or condone them.
Sison expressed her respect for his views and ensured that the US will continue to provide the support it has in the past to Sri Lanka.
