US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon concluded his visit to Sri Lanka announcing a US Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue to take place in February 2016 in Washington DC.
Speaking during a joint press brief with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera Ambassador Shannon said,
“The United States will assist reconciliation and broader transitional efforts at the homeland level, community label, and national levels. Sri Lanka’s contribution to the development of regional consciousness one that promotes the values of democratic governance and respects for human rights, freedom of navigation, sustainable development and environmental stewardship are noteworthy.”
Delivering a policy speech at the Lakshman Kadirgarmar institute, Mr Shannon added,
“As you get deeper into this century and people look for a model of reconciliation, when people look for hope in dark moments, Sri Lanka will be the point of reference.”
Speaking during a joint press brief with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera Ambassador Shannon said,
“The United States will assist reconciliation and broader transitional efforts at the homeland level, community label, and national levels. Sri Lanka’s contribution to the development of regional consciousness one that promotes the values of democratic governance and respects for human rights, freedom of navigation, sustainable development and environmental stewardship are noteworthy.”
Delivering a policy speech at the Lakshman Kadirgarmar institute, Mr Shannon added,
“As you get deeper into this century and people look for a model of reconciliation, when people look for hope in dark moments, Sri Lanka will be the point of reference.”