Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker will travel to Sri Lanka today (December 11).

The US Embassy in Colombo said that Under Secretary Hooker will meet with Sri Lankan counterparts to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues, focused on deepening economic and commercial ties, strengthening defence cooperation and supporting Sri Lanka's economic and maritime sovereignty.

"The United States and Sri Lanka share a strong and enduring partnership rooted in our mutual commitment to regional security, economic growth and prosperity for our peoples. Through close cooperation on defence, trade and maritime security, we are working together to advance a free, open and resilient Indo-...