U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power arrived in Sri Lanka today.

Ambassador Power was welcomed at the Katunayake airport by Foreign Minister Mangala Smaraweera and according to the Government Information Department, Ambassador Power will highlight the United States’ commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership.

Ambassador Samantha Power is scheduled to visit the North tomorrow.

During her visit, Samantha Power is due to meet and hold discussions with high-ranking government officials and representatives of civil and youth organisations.

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