President Wickremesinghe and Samantha Power Discuss Sri Lanka’s Progress and Anti-Corruption Efforts

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During their meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his gratitude for USAID’s support during Sri Lanka’s financial crisis and provided an update on the IMF program, emphasizing the government’s commitment to its success. Samantha Power affirmed USAID’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts and expertise provision.

President Wickremesinghe also discussed the challenges faced by the Anti-Corruption Commission in recruiting trained staff, anticipating a two-year timeline for realizing the expected outcomes of the anti-corruption legislation, and requested swift support for the successful completion of these activities.

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