Addressing a joint press conference with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena after bilateral talks, the top US diplomat said that the US and Sri Lanka shared a democratic vision.
US counters China in Sri Lanka and Maldives by driving a wedge
The ideological choice that Washington is asking Sri Lanka and the Maldives to make comes with both countries beholden to China and its financial muscle. Multibillion-dollar loans arranged by …
Sri Lanka to support Afghanistan in sports and youth exchange programs
(MENAFN – Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL wok): Sri Lanka and Afghanistan talked on … and Investment (ACCI), which he said should help business communities on both sides to explore and take advantage …
Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China as US seeks Asian influence
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called China’s Communist government a “predator” Wednesday as he sought to tempt Sri Lanka away from Beijing’s influence and later bolstered the US diplomatic …
US one of Sri Lanka’s major development partners – Dinesh
The United States (US) is one of Sri Lanka’s major development partners with over US$ 2 billion worth of development assistance in wide-ranging areas including: Agriculture, Environment, Natural …
Pompeo says China has brought lawlessness to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party had brought lawlessness to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as the top U.S. diplomat kept up tough criticism of China …
Don’t ‘Bully’ Sri Lanka: China’s Strong Message to US as Pompeo Arrives on 2-day Visit to Island Nation
After completing the 2+2 ministerial dialogue with India, Pompeo arrived in Colombo on Wednesday on a sensitive visit seeking to draw the strategic island away from Beijing.
China building second Sri Lanka port
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — China is building a second seaport on this strategic Indian Ocean island as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s global expansion strategy. The first Chinese-built …
Pompeo’s bid to woo strategically vital Sri Lanka is another example of US’ growing anxiety over China
Given Sri Lanka’s proximity to India and importance to international shipping, it’s no surprise Mike Pompeo is trying to extend the US’ influence there. But Colombo would be crazy to cut its ties with …
India hopes Pompeo’s visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives & Indonesia will reduce Chinese influence
US Secretary of State Pompeo travels to Sri Lanka & Maldives, says in Colombo US is a friend & partner, not ‘predator’ like Chinese Communist Party. Pompeo announces plan to open US embassy in Male.