U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss bilateral relations, economic recovery, and collaborative opportunities in education and governance, according to the, Prime Minister's Media Division.
Prime Minister Amarasuriya highlighted the government’s focus on transparency and accountability, emphasizing the need to align the education system with economic demands to create a skilled workforce. Discussions also covered Sri Lanka’s IMF program and the importance of international partnerships in stabilizing the economy.
The U.S. delegation included Ms. Anjali Kaur, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia, Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the U.S. Department of Treasury, and H.E. Ms. Julie Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan representatives included Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Ms. S. Vijitha Basnayake, and Ms. Shobini Gunasekara, participated in the talks.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to shared goals in education, gender equality, and economic equity.
