American Vice President elect telephones President Sirisena

Vice President-elect of  Unites States of America (USA) Mike Pence, telephoned President Maithripala Sirisena last night on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump, President Media Unit said.

During the conversation, President Sirisena conveyed his best wishes to the new Administration under the leadership of President-elect  Donald Trump and the conversation focused on measures for strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the US in the future.

Vice President-elect  Mr Pence informed President Sirisena that they will work towards arranging a visit by President Sirisena to Washington DC for a meeting with President-elect Mr. Donald Trump.

The objective of both countries is to ensure the progress of relations between the two countries based on common values of democratic governance and Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the middle of Asia. Cooperation directed at securing the safety of sea lanes, countering drug smuggling and working together in disaster management as partners was also discussed.