The Governor of the U.S. state of Montana, Greg Gianforte, and a delegation from the state will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (October 9) on a visit to "expand opportunities for American agricultural exports," a statement from the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka said.
He will look to "deepen security cooperation through the Montana National Guard’s State Partnership Program," the statement also read.
Governor Gianforte will be accompanied by First Lady Susan Gianforte and a delegation from the state of Montana.
The delegation plans to engage with Sri Lankan pulse importers and traders, explore new markets for Montana-grown products, expand opportunities for American farmers, and strengthen commercial ties with Sri Lankan businesses.
Brigadier General Trenton Gibson, Montana’s Adjutant General and Commander of the Montana National Guard, will accompany the Governor’s delegation to advance defense cooperation through the State Partnership Program, which has linked Montana and Sri Lanka since 2021, the U.S. Embassy statement added.
The Montana National Guard and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defense signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2025 to formalize and expand cooperation in disaster response, maritime domain awareness, and professional military education.
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