US encouraging PC elections in Sri Lanka – US Under Secretary Nuland

It is a courageous step by the Sri Lankan Government to reach out to the International Monetary Fund for help now, said the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland on Wednesday (23). Speaking to reporters following a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Professor G. L. Peiris in Colombo she said “We come at a particularly difficult and pivotal moment for Sri Lanka and you are a vital partner of the United States and at a key crossroads in the Indo-Pacific and we are eager to support you at this critical moment.” “We are also encouraging provincial council elections and broadening of the democratic base,” said Nuland.