Sri Lanka and US discuss expanding trade, tourism and maritime security cooperation
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1 min readFrom 2 outlets- Newswire reports that Meyer attended with a delegation; Ada Derana also reports discussions on strengthening the two countries’ partnership.
- Newswire reports that the talks covered trade and economic relations, tourism promotion and cooperation on maritime challenges.
- Newswire reports that Amarasuriya called for expanding the Fulbright programme, while Meyer outlined the Peace Corps English-language training programme.
- Newswire reports that officials from the US Embassy, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Foreign Affairs Ministry also attended.
Newswire reports that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer at Temple Trees on Tuesday (27), with Meyer accompanied by a delegation. Ada Derana reports that the meeting focused on strengthening the Sri Lanka–US partnership.
Newswire reports that participants considered ways to grow bilateral trade and economic ties, increase tourism cooperation and encourage more American visitors to Sri Lanka. The talks also addressed maritime security and joint responses to challenges at sea.
Newswire reports that Amarasuriya recognised the Fulbright Scholarship Programme’s role in educational and academic links between the countries and emphasised the case for expanding it. Meyer briefed her on the US Peace Corps English-language training programme and its possible contribution to English teaching in Sri Lanka.
Newswire reports that both sides reaffirmed their intention to maintain dialogue and cooperation on matters of mutual interest. Other attendees included US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission David Myers, Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary Sagarika Bogahawatta and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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