Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, delivering remarks at the opening of the first California based RM Parks' Shell fuel station in Sri Lanka, said that in alignment with President Donald Trump's vision of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, today's event reinforces the United States as a global energy leader.

She said it also highlights Sri Lanka's openness to foreign investment and to maintaining a level playing for all businesses. This opening is great for all Sri Lankan drivers: motorcyclists, car drivers, tuk drivers, truck drivers.

Adding competitors to the markets gives them more quality and product options. And the convenience stores will provide snacks and essentials to a society increasingly on...