May 14, Colombo (LNW): Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu held discussions with representatives of the National People’s Power (NPP) at the Galle Face Hotel yesterday (13) evening, highlighting the party’s growing significance on the political landscape in Sri Lanka.
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung was also present at the meeting, along with NPP MP Vijitha Herath and NPP Executive Committee Members Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Wasantha Samarasinghe.
The discussions centred on various pressing issues, including the current economic situation in Sri Lanka and the country’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Additionally, the participants addressed concerns regarding the integrity of electoral processes and security dynamics within the Indian Ocean region.
Lu’s engagement with the NPP underscores the increasing relevance and influence of the JVP-led party, indicating a shift in the political landscape of Sri Lanka.
