The President departs for US

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed the island to attend the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.

The President is scheduled to address the General Assembly at 3.15 p.m. (US time) on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

During the visit, President Dissanayake will hold bilateral discussions with the UN Secretary-General and several world leaders.

The President is also scheduled to meet with members of the Sri Lankan community residing in the US.

The President is accompanied on this visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.