Samantha Power, the US Ambassador to the United Nations set off on an official visit to the North this morning of Sunday, November 22.
Ms Power tweeted about her trip to Jaffna saying "Urged Jaffna Chief Minister Wigneswaran to help reinforce #SriLanka precious moment for reconciliation/rebuilding"
In addition she also commented on her meeting with Northern Province Governor H. M. G. S. Palihakkara, saying "Agreed development, demilitarization in Jaffna cannot wait."
Bi-lateral discussions were held between the US Ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera on Saturday.
According to the Foreign Ministry, points regarding the strengthening of ties between the United States and Sri Lanka were discussed.
During the course of her visit, Samantha Power is set to hold discussions with state officials, civil and youth representatives.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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