Samantha Power To Visit Sri Lanka

November 19, 2015

The US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power will visit Sri Lanka from November 21 to 23 as a part of a tour of India and Sri Lanka.

While in Sri Lanka Ambassador Power will travel to the northern city of Jaffna to meet with local government officials and communities affected by the recently concluded conflict.

Ambassador Power will highlight her country's commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership. He visit will also signify the U.S. support for Sri Lanka's efforts toward reconciliation, accountability, and lasting peace in the aftermath of a devastating civil war.

She is expected to meet senior government officials while in Colombo.