📈 Urgent Call to Fill Key Diplomatic Vacancies in US and China

General Secretary of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce, Kosala Wickramanayake, has issued an open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath calling for immediate envoy appointments to Beijing and Washington D.C. • China Vacancy (Strategic Gap): The Ambassador position in Beijing has been vacant for over six months. China is Sri Lanka’s second-largest economy partner and a crucial player in debt restructuring, infrastructure, and foreign direct investment. • US Vacancy (Critical Export Market): The US is Sri Lanka’s largest single export market, absorbing nearly 30% of Sri Lankan goods. Prompt representation is vital to secure market share, advance IMF engagement, and support sectors like export trade and apparel & textiles. • Proposed Actions: • Concurrently nominate ambassadors for both capitals within 30 days. • Select envoys with commercial credibility and diplomatic acumen over political seniority to drive economic recovery.