• The two organizations held a virtual meeting in January, 2021 to pursue improved bilateral relations between the US and Sri Lanka

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) in collaboration with the Washington based Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) initiated steps to provide the administration of President Joe Biden with a better understanding of the ground situation prevailing in Sri Lanka; challenges, opportunities and priorities that may impact on the US – Sri Lanka bilateral relationship.

The two organizations held a virtual meeting in January, 2021 to pursue improved bilateral relations between the US and Sri Lanka. The discussions broadly focused on economic and relations and with a better understanding of the ground situation of the US administration.   

The report on the discussion was presented by Bernard Goonathilaka to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President Secretariat.  

The discussions broadly focused on economic relations covering trade, investment, science and technology cooperation; strategic and security cooperation; and political and common values.   
The Sri Lankan delegation was headed by Bernard Goonetilleke, Chairman-Pathfinder Foundation and former Ambassador to the U.S. and other members