Colombo: A high-level US delegation arrived in Sri Lanka today to pull the country out of the economic crisis. The delegation will also interact with the top leaders of the country and explain the appropriate ways to bring them out of the economic crisis.
The delegation, which is on a four-day visit, includes representatives from the US Finance and State Department.
The US Embassy said in a statement that Sri Lanka wants to resolve the economic crisis immediately and a high-level delegation has arrived here to help it. U.S. Safir Julie Chung in Sri Lanka said the US is committed to the safety and prosperity of the People of Sri Lanka.
The delegation consists of Robert Copperuth, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Finance for Asia and Safir Kelly Kyderling, Foreign Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Affairs. In the last two weeks, the US has announced $120 million in aid to Sri Lanka. The US has also agreed to provide assistance to Sri Lanka from the International Monetary Fund.