Looking forward to free and fair elections: US

While welcoming the announcement of the Presidential election, the United States said they look forward to free and fair elections that empower Sri Lankan citizens to determine their future.

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jullie Chung said in a post on X "We welcome the Election Commission announcement of the September 21 Presidential election, affirming Sri Lanka's longstanding commitment to democracy. We look forward to free and fair elections that empower Sri Lankan citizens to determine their future."