U.S. Welcomes Announcement of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Date

COLOMBO (LankaXpress) – The United States has expressed its support for the announcement of Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election, set for September 21.

In a post made on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung conveyed the U.S. endorsement of the Election Commission’s decision.

“We welcome the Election Commission announcement of September 21 presidential elections, affirming Sri Lanka’s longstanding commitment to democracy. We look forward to free and fair elections that empower Sri Lankan citizens to determine their future,” Ambassador Chung tweeted.