Washington DC, March 19 -- US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, is set to visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives from March 19 to 24 for high-level engagements aimed at enhancing cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.

During his visit to Sri Lanka, Special Envoy Gor will meet with senior leaders to reaffirm the importance of the US-Sri Lanka relationship and strengthen collaboration in key sectors. "Special Envoy Gor's meetings will further support US efforts to safeguard vital sea lanes and secure ports, reinforce mutually beneficial trade and commercial ties, and advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific for the benefit of both our peoples," the US State Department said in a statement.

The visit underscores the ...