Strong Bilateral relations between the US and Sri Lanka, timely action and relevant directives on the part of HE the President, hard work and focused negotiations by the Sri Lankan delegation comprising Finance Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma (leader of the delegation), Governor of the Central Bank Nandalal Weerasinghe, Trade Secretary Vimalenthirarajah, Chief Economic Advisor and BOI Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe and the day to day coordination, intelligence gathering, advice and building of goodwill by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC resulted in this favorable outcome for Sri Lanka. As I complete my relatively long tenure as Ambassador in a few daysโ time I would like to leave behind a word of caution that we should not be complacent moving forward, as there are more challenges to overcome in order to sustain this positive outcome.
As for me, I am ready to offer my assistance to the President and his Government if requested. There is absolutely nothing that we as Sri Lankans cannot achieve if we work as a team setting aside political agendas in the best interest of our beloved motherland!โ
Mahinda Samarasinghe
Ambassador
