US under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said that the US is encouraging Provincial Council elections in Sri Lanka.
She made these claims speaking to media following a meeting held with Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G. L. Peiris in Colombo yesterday (24).
She also commended Foreign Minister G.L Peiris and his partnership with Justice Minister in moving forward on all of the issues of national healing and justice.
“it is a courageous step by the Sri Lankan Government to reach out to the International Monetary Fund.” she added.
