US Secretary of State to visit Sri Lanka end of this month
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is to visit Sri Lanka later this month, the US State Department has stated.
Secretary Pompeo will travel to the Indo-Pacific region on June 24th through the 30th to broaden and deepen US partnership with key countries to advance their shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The Secretary’s first stop will be in New Delhi, India.
The US State Department has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent election victory provides an excellent opportunity for him to implement his vision for a strong and prosperous India that plays a leading role on the global stage.
The Secretary will preview elements of a cooperative agenda during his remarks at the U.S.- India Business Council India Ideas Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on June 12th.
The Secretary’s next stop will be in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where Secretary Pompeo will express America’s solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka as they stand united against the despicable Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.
He will also discuss promising opportunities for U.S.-Sri Lanka cooperation based on shared commitments to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
The Secretary will then travel to Osaka, Japan to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit from June 28th to 29th, the first such gathering hosted by Japan.
OSL take:
The visit by the US Secretary of State to Sri Lanka following the recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicates the international recognition and support extended to the island nation by key foreign countries. Sri Lanka plays an important role as a hub in the Indian Ocean region. The country’s economy is expected to bounce back quicker than expected due to Sri Lanka’s growth potential and international support. Therefore foreign businesses/investors could explore business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
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