USAID Chief Urges Sri Lankan President to Address Online Safety Act Concerns

0
61

USAID Administrator Samantha Power has urged Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address concerns regarding the Online Safety Act’s potential impact on freedom of expression.

This discussion occurred during a virtual meeting on Tuesday.

Power emphasized the importance of democratic governance and a consultative legislative process, expressing USAID’s commitment to assisting with economic challenges.

Additionally, she highlighted US support for freedom of expression and association.