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US State Assistant Secretary to arrive in SL during South Asia visit

December 03, Colombo (LNW): Donald Lu, the US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, is set to embark on a visit to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to 10.

According to a statement from the US Embassy in Colombo, the trip aims to bolster cooperation with key partners in the region, focusing on advancing regional prosperity and security.

During his stay in New Delhi, India, Assistant Secretary Lu will work to reinforce US-India collaboration, particularly within the Indo-Pacific region.

His visit will see him joining Daniel Kritenbrink, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, to co-lead US participation in the US-India East Asia Consultations.

These talks, alongside separate meetings with senior Indian officials, will provide an opportunity to exchange views on pressing global and regional matters, the embassy explained.

Following his time in India, Assistant Secretary Lu will travel to Sri Lanka on December 5, where he will continue efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

His focus will be on supporting sustainable economic growth, tackling corruption, and enhancing people-to-people connections between the US and Sri Lanka.

He will be accompanied by Anjali Kaur, Deputy Assistant Administrator of USAID, and Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury.

Together, they will engage with senior members of Sri Lanka’s new administration, as well as representatives from civil society.

The discussions in Sri Lanka are expected to revolve around fostering stronger ties with the newly formed government, supporting its anti-corruption initiatives, and exploring opportunities for the US to assist Sri Lanka’s governance and economic reform through tailored technical assistance, capacity building, and development programmes.

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