美国提名的埃里克·迈耶(Eric Meyer)告诉参议院斯里兰卡对印度-太平洋安全至关重要, U.S. nominee Eric Meyer told the Senate Sri Lanka is vital to Indo-Pacific security, urging support for its reforms and transparency amid China’s growing influence.

美国提名的埃里克·迈耶(Eric Meyer)在参议院外交关系委员会作证,强调斯里兰卡在印度-太平洋的战略重要性,因为它位于主要的全球航道沿线,包括载有世界三分之二海运原油的航线。 U.S. nominee Eric Meyer testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, highlighting Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific due to its location along major global shipping lanes, including routes carrying two-thirds of the world’s seaborne crude oil. 他强调了美国对中国基础设施投资的关切,以哈姆班托塔港为战略依赖的警告性例子,并承诺支持斯里兰卡的经济改革、海事安全和基础设施项目的透明度。 He emphasized U.S. concerns over China’s infrastructure investments, citing the Hambantota port as a cautionary example of strategic dependence, and pledged support for Sri Lanka’s economic reforms, maritime security, and transparency in infrastructure projects. Meyer还强调了美国对国防合作、救灾的承诺,例如为Ditwah气旋受害者提供200万美元的一揽子援助计划,以及扩大商业联系,特别是通过科伦坡港的计划扩展。 Meyer also underscored U.S. commitments to defense cooperation, disaster relief—such as a $2 million aid package for Cyclone Ditwah victims—and expanding commercial ties, particularly through the Port of Colombo’s planned expansion. 这些证词反映了美国在日益加剧的区域竞争中为加强双边伙伴关系所作的更广泛努力。 The testimony reflected broader U.S. efforts to strengthen bilateral partnerships amid rising regional competition.