September 22, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on an official visit to the United States today, where he will participate in a series of high-level engagements, including addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
The President’s visit is seen as a key diplomatic mission, as Sri Lanka seeks to strengthen its presence on the global stage amid ongoing efforts to re-engage with international partners. He is expected to deliver his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. local time, where he will outline Sri Lanka’s foreign policy priorities, domestic reforms, and its stance on pressing global issues.
In addition to his address at the General Assembly, President Dissanayake will hold bilateral discussions with the United Nations Secretary-General, as well as several other world leaders. These talks are expected to focus on areas such as sustainable development, regional security, climate resilience, and economic cooperation.
The President is also scheduled to engage with members of the Sri Lankan community during his visit. A special meeting has been organised to facilitate dialogue between the Head of State and Sri Lankan nationals living in the United States, with discussions likely to centre on investment opportunities, national reconciliation efforts, and the role of the diaspora in the country’s future development.
Accompanying the President on this official tour is Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, who is expected to play a supporting role in several of the diplomatic discussions and promote Sri Lanka’s tourism and labour engagement strategies on the international platform.
