Transcript of Ambassador Teplitz’s Virtual Media Roundtable with Sri Lankan Journalists
July 29, 2021 Ambassador Teplitz: Good morning everybody. Thank you, Doug. And thanks to everybody who’s joined today for the roundtable. I really welcome the…
U.S. donates 500,000 Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Sri Lanka for early COVID-19 detection
July 22, 2021 Colombo – The United States donated 500,000 Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) as part of its commitment to support Sri Lanka’s fight against…
Fact Sheet – U.S. Response to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka
The United States and Sri Lanka have worked closely together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic since its outset. The American people have donated over…
U.S. donates over 1.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka
July 16, 2021 Colombo, Sri Lanka — The U.S. has donated over 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka. These vaccines,…
United States commits USD 150 million to support small businesses and empower Sri Lankan women
COLOMBO, July 12, 2021 – The United States continues to support small businesses in Sri Lanka as they work to overcome the economic challenges posed…
United States Provides USD75 Mn to Strengthen Sri Lankan Small and Medium Businesses
COLOMBO, July 6 – The United States is providing a welcome boost to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Sri Lanka struggling with the impact…
United States Provides Crucial Nutritional Assistance to Sri Lankan Children During COVID-19 Crisis
June 25, 2021: On June 21, a first group of approximately 110,000 students from 887 primary schools received a delivery of vital food aid funded…
United States Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lankans Affected by MV X-Press Pearl Cargo Ship...
June 11, 2021, COLOMBO: The American people are providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response efforts to the MV X-Press Pearl ship fire. The MV X-Press Pearl has…
United States Airlifts Emergency Supplies to Help Sri Lanka Combat Covid-19 Surge
COLOMBO, June 8: The United States continues to stand with the people of Sri Lanka in the battle against the COVID-19 surge. Today, U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires…
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information – Sri Lanka Last updated: June 3, 2021 Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older…
Sri Lanka@100, with U.S. Support, Hosts Exponential Growth Webinar featuring Innovation Expert Paul...
COLOMBO, May 20: Sri Lanka@100, with support from the United States, hosted a public webinar featuring Paul D. Roberts, an expert in methods for companies and entrepreneurs…
United States Funds Training Center and Case File System for Attorney General’s Department
COLOMBO, May 13, 2021: With support from the United States, the Attorney General’s Department inaugurated a state-of-the-art training center and launched an electronic system to…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
May 5, 2021 Location: Sri Lanka Event: New COVID-19 cases, including the B.1.1.7 variant, have increased sharply through Sri Lanka to all-time highs. The Government…
United States Launches “Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program” in Sri Lanka to Tackle Plastic Pollution
COLOMBO, April 23 – U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz announced the first grants awarded through the U.S. government’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean…
U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Celebrates 20 Years of Protecting Sri Lanka’s Rich...
COLOMBO, April 12, 2021: This month marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. State Department’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), which has provided more than 200 million Sri…
United States Funds Mobile App for Sri Lankan Legal Professionals
COLOMBO, April 5, 2021 — With support from the United States, the Colombo Law Society (CLS) recently launched a mobile application that provides members with access…
United States Partners with Sri Lanka Life Saving to Promote Water Safety
MOUNT LAVINIA, March 30, 2021 – On March 27, the Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS) organization held a graduation ceremony for trainees who recently completed an…
Ambassador Teplitz’s Remarks for 7th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social...
University of Sri Jayawardenepura March 18, 2021 Good morning. Venerable Theros, Vice Chancellor, Deans, faculty, participants and students who may be present, ladies and gentlemen,…
