ECONOMYNEXT – The United States National Safety Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan held talks with Sri Lanka President’s Senior Advisor on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka focusing on regional stability concerns this 7 days.
The discussion in between the two arrives times just after Sri Lanka Key Minister Dinesh Gunawardena ended an official visit to China in which he fulfilled President Xi Jinping and his counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing amid conversations around even more investments in Sri Lanka and fears over banning Chinese exploration ships.
The United States alongside with India is highly anxious in excess of raising Chinese influence in Sri Lanka, which is positioned in a strategic site in the Asia.
China presently owns a port and a proclaimed land up coming to the most important Colombo port in Sri Lanka and analysts say the Beijing’s ownership of assets has lifted uncertainties if China is scheduling to use Sri Lanka as a military services foundation. China has denied this and reported its relationship with Sri Lanka is only based mostly on professional aspects.
The dialogue between Sullivan and Ratnayaka targeted on a assortment of crucial topics aimed at bolstering bilateral relations amongst the two nations, the President’s Media Division (PMD) explained.
“Central to their discussion was the unwavering U.S. dedication to supporting Sri Lanka’s stability and sovereignty,” the PMD said in a assertion.
“Acknowledging Sri Lanka’s ongoing endeavours, Sullivan emphasized the great importance of completing the fiscal, monetary, and governance elements of the IMF application.”
The US alongside with India has raised doable threats of raising Chinese affect in Sri Lanka, governing administration officials have explained. Both nations see China as a security risk to the Indian Ocean area, they say.
“The dialogue also delved into future prospective customers for collaboration between the two nations around the world, checking out avenues for increased cooperation in several spheres,” the PMD reported.
“Sullivan conveyed his keen curiosity in fostering continued engagement with Sri Lanka, underscoring the mutual goal of advancing peace and safety in the area.”
“This dialogue marks a pivotal minute in U.S.-Sri Lanka relations, demonstrating a shared dedication to advertising and marketing balance and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific area.” (Colombo/April 13/2024)