U.S. Ambassador Discusses Election Transparency with Election Commission

Colombo, May 28, 2024 (LankaXpress.com) — U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met with officials from the Sri Lankan Election Commission to discuss the upcoming election process. In a tweet following the meeting, Ambassador Chung expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to hear about the Commission’s plans for ensuring a transparent election.

“Appreciated meeting with the Election Commission to hear about plans for elections and upholding a transparent process,” Chung tweeted. “As Sri Lanka, the U.S., and many countries face elections this year, we exchanged views on the importance of voting in free and fair elections as a pillar of democratic governance.”

As both the United States and Sri Lanka gear up for significant electoral events this year, the exchange of ideas on maintaining free and fair elections remains a vital aspect of their diplomatic relations.