US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit.

Her visit is said to mark the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Sri Lanka relations, according to the U.S. Department of State.

The Department added that the visit will also symbolise the offering of continued U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize the economy, protect human rights, and promote reconciliation.

This is her second visit to Sri Lanka within a year, and during her previous visit she called on Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and officials for talks.