English: A productive day of discussions with President Maithripala Sirisena and the new government. A/S Nisha Biswal congratulates the new president, emphasizing the opportunities to “expand the bonds between our people, our governments, and our civil societies and our businesses.” In meetings today with new leaders, A/S Biswal stressed the long friendship between the two countries and that “the United States stands ready to be a partner and a friend.”