United States Looks Forward to Collaborating with Sri Lanka’s Next Leader

As Sri Lanka prepares for its upcoming Presidential Election on September 21, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung expressed the United States’ anticipation of collaborating with the country’s next leader.

On the occasion of International Day of Democracy, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s democratic process. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ambassador Chung highlighted the essential values of democracy—accountability, human rights, justice, and ensuring that citizens have a voice in shaping their future through elections.

With Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election scheduled for September 21, the ambassador emphasized the importance of free and fair elections as a cornerstone of the country’s democratic future. She noted that the United States looks forward to working closely with whichever candidate the Sri Lankan people choose to lead the nation. (LankaXpress.com)