US stands ready to work closly with SL's next president

she highlighted the importance of ensuring a free and fair election, calling it a critical step for democracy in Sri Lanka.

“On International Day of Democracy, we celebrate the principles of any strong and stable democracy, like accountability, human rights, justice, and ensuring that every individual has a say in shaping their future through elections. 

No process is more essential to Sri Lanka’s democracy than free and fair elections, and the United States looks forward to working closely with the candidate Sri Lankan voters choose to lead their country into the future.”