Former President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, currently on a visit to the United States, engaged in discussions with Afreen Akhter, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State at the State Department.
The meeting between Sirisena and Akhter took place in anticipation of a forthcoming political alliance to be formed by Sirisena's Sri Lanka Freedom Party in advance of the upcoming Presidential election.
According to statements from Sirisena's office, the talks primarily focused on matters related to bilateral affairs between Sri Lanka and the United States. While specifics of the discussions were not disclosed, the meeting underscores the importance of diplomatic engagement between the two nations, particularly in the context of evolving political landscapes and strategic alliances.
