Sri Lanka and the US discussed the implementation of anti-money laundering laws, which are of mutual interest. Minister of Enterprise Development & Investment Promotion Dr. Sarath Amunugama assured Deputy Assistant Secretary to the US Treasury that Sri Lanka’s Parliament has already passed the relevant legislation.
Dr. Amunugama had talks with the Deputy Assistant Secretary to the US Treasury in Washisngton DC. He was accompanied by Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya at the talks.
The United States and Sri Lanka also discussed the present financial crisis in many parts of the world and steps taken to avert further damage to world economies.
Amongst the matters discussed at the meeting were the state of the Sri Lankan economy and US assistance received for development projects. The Deputy Assistant Secretary explained steps being taken by the US Government to meet the current economic crisis.
The meeting highlighted Sri Lanka’s efforts towards development and helped to assess any potential spill-over from the threatening economic downturn affecting financial markets in the US and other parts of the world. Dr. Amunugama, a former Finance Minister, lent a ear to what was being said and done regarding the present crisis.
The Minister of Enterprise Development & Investment Promotion extended an invitation to officials of the US Treasury to visit Sri Lanka in order to follow up on the anti- terrorism legislation and further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Asian Tribune
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