President leaves for US visit .

Airport reports indicate that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the island last night (22) to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The President is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly tomorrow (24) at 3.15 pm local time.

During this visit, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is also scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with the Secretary-General of the United Nations and several heads of state.