US pledges continued support to bolster Sri Lanka’s economy

US pledges continued support to bolster Sri Lanka’s economy

October 8, 2024   04:54 pm

The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy.

In a meeting held today (Oct 8) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Julie J. Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, announced that support would be focused on fostering an export-driven economy in the country, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement.

Additionally, Ambassador Chung conveyed congratulations from US President Joe Biden to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, delivered through Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

She also noted that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are prepared to offer financial support to help enhance the economic prospects of Sri Lanka, the PMD said.

The United States has pledged both financial and technical support for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s initiatives aimed at preventing fraud and corruption, the statement mentioned.

The US has also expressed its commitment to assisting efforts for good governance and ensuring the security of Sri Lanka whenever needed.

Additionally, the United States supports the new president’s programs focused on developing renewable energy, fostering an export-oriented agricultural industry, and alleviating rural poverty, the statement added.

The US Ambassador has further noted that the current program providing lunches for rural schools will be expanded to include urban schools in the future.

The event was attended by USAID Deputy Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives, along with economic expert Christopher Gooch.

Meanwhile, posting on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the US Ambassador stated that from boosting farmers’ crop yields to strengthening Sri Lanka’s maritime security, the US-Sri Lanka partnership is driven by shared goals: improving lives, fostering economic growth, and ensuring regional stability.

 

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