Ambassador Kariyawasam presents credentials to US President
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Sri Lankan Ambassador to the USA Prasad Kariyawasam pre-sented
his credentials to US President Barack Obama in the Oval Office
recently.
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Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States, Prasad Kariyawasam,
presented his credentials to the President of the United States of
America, Barack Obama, at the Oval Office of the White House on Monday.
Signing the White House Guest Book before the commencement of the
Credentials Ceremony, Ambassador Kariyawasam wrote: "I bring warm
greetings of the President and people of Sri Lanka to you Mr President,
Mrs Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia. Having enjoyed democratic
traditions without interruption since 1931, Sri Lanka is South Asia's
oldest democracy and we value your friendship and support for our
nation's progress....."
President Obama welcomed Ambassador Kariyawasam and accepted him
formally as Sri Lanka's new envoy to the United States. Reciprocating
greetings to President Rajapaksa, President Obama wished Ambassador
Kariyawasam success in conducting responsibilities and in his
determination to promote bilateral relationship with a renewed vigor.
Following the tradition of exchanging written remarks, President
Obama and Ambassador Kariyawasam expressed sentiments that reflect the
longstanding relations between Sri Lanka and the United States and
commitment to strengthen bilateral relations. |
