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Senator Ben Cardin pledges U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s future after 2024 election
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday, said the US committed to supporting the people of Sri Lanka in their pursuit of an inclusive, just, democratic, and economically sustainable future.
He issued the following statement on Sri Lanka’s 2024 presidential election: “Millions of Sri Lankans peacefully exercised their democratic right in this weekend’s presidential election, demonstrating a deep and meaningful commitment to shaping their country’s path forward. As President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes office, his administration faces the urgent task of addressing the devastating, man-made 2022 economic crisis and advancing genuine progress in governance, anti-corruption, human rights, and accountability for past injustices. The United States remains committed to supporting the people of Sri Lanka in their pursuit of an inclusive, just, democratic, and economically sustainable future.”
