USAID Administrator wants concerns on Online Safety Act addressed

Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) wants President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address concerns about the impact of the Online Safety Act on Freedom of Expression.

The Administrator today spoke with the President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe today.

Administrator Power highlighted strong U.S. support for freedom of expression and association, and encouraged President Wickremesinghe to address concerns about the potential impact of the Online Safety Act on freedom of expression, as well as investment in Sri Lanka’s vibrant digital economy.

She also discussed Sri Lanka’s economic reform agenda.

Administrator Power expressed USAID’s commitment to working with President Wickremesinghe on addressing difficult economic challenges, the US Embassy said.

Administrator Power and President Wickremesinghe discussed the importance of democratic governance and a consultative legislative process.