Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker arrived in Sri Lanka today (11) for an official visit, the US Embassy in Colombo confirmed.

During her visit, Under Secretary Hooker is scheduled to meet with Sri Lankan officials to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including deepening economic and commercial ties, strengthening defense cooperation, and supporting Sri Lanka's economic and maritime sovereignty.

The US Embassy highlighted that the United States and Sri Lanka share a strong and enduring partnership rooted in mutual commitments to regional security, economic growth, and the prosperity of their peoples. Through close cooperation on defense, trade, and maritime security, both coun...