Washington, DC: Congratulating Sri Lanka for celebrating its 72nd anniversary of Independence, the United States said it looks forward to deepening ties with South Asian island nation.In a press statement issued Monday Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said the United States steadfastly supports Sri Lanka’s vibrant democracy and its sovereignty as the relationship between the two nations is based on common democratic values and both countries share a commitment to ensure the peace in the Indo-pacific region.