The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr. will travel to Sri Lanka from September 12 to 14, 2012, the State Department announced yesterday (Sept 7) in a media note issued by the office of the spokesperson.
In Colombo, Assistant Secretary Blake will meet with Minister of External Affairs Prof. GL Peiris and other senior Sri Lankan officials to discuss a wide range of issues, including progress in implementing the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission Action Plan.
Assistant Secretary Blake will also hold a round table with civil society representatives and meet with business community leaders at the American Chamber of Commerce in Colombo, followed by a press conference at the American Center.
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