January 13, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday, marking one of her final official engagements before concluding her posting in Colombo later this week.
Ambassador Chung is set to wrap up her tenure on January 16, bringing to a close a period marked by close diplomatic engagement between the two countries. During the meeting, the President conveyed his warm appreciation for her sustained efforts to broaden and strengthen relations between Sri Lanka and the United States.
He particularly acknowledged her active role in coordinating swift American assistance for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, noting that such support proved crucial in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
The President also recognised her contribution to dialogue with international partners, including her involvement in engagements linked to Sri Lanka’s discussions with the International Monetary Fund.
According to the President’s Media Division, the meeting reflected mutual goodwill and underscored the value both sides place on continued cooperation, even as Ambassador Chung prepares to depart the country at the end of her assignment.
