COLOMBO, Jan. 2 (Xinhuanet) -- Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera will make an official visit to the United States from Jan. 3 to Jan. 8, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release issued Monday.

    During his six-day visit, Samaraweera will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, senior officials of the U.S. administration and members of the U.S. Congress, said the release.

    The Sri Lankan foreign minister will also meet with members of the Sri Lanka-USA Business Council and Sri Lanka Association during his first visit to the United States since assuming office in last November. Enditem