INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The visiting high-level delegation of officials representing the US State Department and the Treasury Department met with Prime Minister
Department of the Treasury and the U.S
Secretary of Treasury for Asia Robert Kaproth and Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, who is also the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South
and Central Asia.The visitors are expected to meet with a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international
organizations in Sri Lanka from June 26 - 29, the U.S
to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and
inclusive economy for the future, the U.S
Embassy said further.Over the past two weeks, the U.S
dairy industry and $5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis.The United States also
committed $6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform
that will help stabilize the economy.In the coming months, the U.S
will continue to support Sri Lankans as they revive their economy, combat food insecurity, and promote public health and education, the
Fund, which can provide the most durable resolution to the present crisis.
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