Press Releases: Sinhala and Tamil New Year

On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I wish a joyous New Year to all the Sri Lankan people.

The New Year celebration is a chance to reflect on the milestones of the past year, including the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence and U.S.-Sri Lankan diplomatic relations, as well as continued progress on good governance, economic stability, and reconciliation to ensure an even brighter future for the Sri Lankan people.

The United States looks forward to working with Sri Lanka on our shared goals of peace, prosperity, and further growth in the Indo-Pacific region in the year ahead.

Best wishes to the Sri Lankan people for a safe and prosperous year ahead.

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