US CODEL Visit Strengthens US-Sri Lanka Ties 📈

• Delegation Overview: US Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka from July 27–30 to reinforce the bilateral partnership and support a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. • Key Discussions & Meetings: The delegation scheduled high-level talks in Colombo with government, military, and opposition figures: • Deputy Defence Minister Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara • Deputy Speaker of Parliament Dr. Rizvie Salih • Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa • Strategic Focus Areas: Engagement covers key priorities to advance economic development, expand commercial linkages, counter transnational crime, and boost regional stability and security cooperation.