Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury, Robert Kaproth called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday (1). He was accompanied by the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung.

The US Ambassador said that they commended Sri Lanka's progress towards economic recovery.

She added that the US acknowledged the ongoing challenges many Sri Lankans face and encouraged the government to deepen reforms that foster growth and improve transparency and accountability, paving the way for an economically resilient Sri Lanka.

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury and US Ambassador Julie Chung also met with State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe.

The State Minister had extended sincere gratitude and appreciation to the government and people of the USA for their support and cooperation in helping Sri Lanka recover economically and conclude bilateral debt restructuring, help find a resolution to Sri Lanka’s debt crisis.

He said that it was great to note the USA's continued support to Sri Lanka which is significant, reflecting the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.

"The support on multiple sectors, and the partnership aims to foster stability, and mutual understanding, benefiting both nations. During the discussion, reaffirmed our commitment to keeping economic and other reforms on track," he added.