At the 54th session of the Human Rights Council, U.S. Ambassador Michéle Taylor praised Sri Lanka’s progress in women's empowerment and economic recovery. However, she urged the Sri Lankan government to enhance transparency in its anti-corruption efforts and sustainable development initiatives.

The United States also called for immediate action on land issues, urging Sri Lanka to return land to its rightful owners, halt further land grabs, and improve transparency in land transactions. Ambassador Taylor expressed serious concern about ongoing reports of torture and highlighted the need for accountability for human rights abuses.

Taylor highlighted the importance of reconciliation and transitional justice, advocating for victim-centered, impartial, and transparent mechanisms to rebuild trust and prevent renewed conflict. She called for concrete steps from the Sri Lankan government to create a more inclusive and just environment.