The Prime Minister explained the current status of the ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund.

He added that Sri Lanka is looking to work closely with the United States and further strengthen ties between the two nations.

Antony Blinken agreed to support Sri Lanka and to promote investment in Sri Lanka after the conclusion of the IMF talks.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to extend his greetings to US President Joe Biden.