Pompeo meets President
United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago.
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka tweeted that Pompeo will discuss the economic partnership of the US and Sri Lanka based on transparent trade and investment, key components of the post-pandemic economic recovery, as well as the shared commitment to democratic freedoms.
He arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (27) for his two-day visit to Sri Lanka after his visit to New Delhi, India.
The U.S. State Secretary undertaking this official visit to Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by his Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
During his visit, Pompeo is expected to hold bilateral talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and other high-profile officials on several areas of the multifaceted engagement between the two countries.
As per the US Department of State, Pompeo looks to underscore the commitment
