DFC Commits Half Billion Dollars to Port Infrastructure in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, November 8, 2023 The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced it has committed more than half a billion dollars to support the…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka (November 2, 2023)
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: A small organization has announced plans to protest in front of the U.S. Embassy tomorrow (November 3, 2023) from 1:30 PM…
Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at the 7th AGM of Sri Lanka -USA Business Council of the Ceylon...
October 27, 2023 Dr. Bernard, Chairman Hulangamuwa, Council President Sanji de Silva, business leaders and distinguished colleagues – good evening. It is a pleasure to…
USAID – Ceylon Cold Stores PLC Partnership Pioneers Women-Led Recycling Initiatives in Sri...
Colombo, October 25, 2023 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity, and Gunadamin Elephant House of…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution
October 20, 2023 Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world and the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent…
U.S. Embassy Shines Spotlight on South Asia and the Indian Ocean at Colombo’s Ocean Security...
Colombo, October 17, 2023: U.S. Embassy Colombo, together with the Regional Center for Strategic Studies (RCSS) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), brought…
Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at ‘Ocean Security: South Asia and The Indian Ocean’...
October 16, 2023 Good morning! I am thrilled to be here and welcome you all today, especially our United States Institute of Peace colleagues, Nilanthi…
Notice to U.S. Citizens Residing in Sri Lanka
Ambassador Julie J. Chung invites U.S. Citizens residing in Sri Lanka to a Town Hall on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. The Ambassador,…
USAID and Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Collaborate to Empower Businesses with Innovative...
Colombo, October 3, 2023: In a joint initiative aimed at fostering energy efficiency among businesses and simplifying energy usage reporting, the United States Agency for…
Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks to the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber...
September 27, 2023 I am so glad to be back at AmCham to address the general meeting. It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? A…
Ambassador Chung’s Remarks at the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) 38th Annual General...
September 26, 2023 Thank you to Chairperson De Silva and the governing body of the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce for inviting me to…
Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at Handover of the USAID Sri Lanka Energy Program EV charging station...
September 26, 2023 It’s great to join you today; thank you for inviting me. I want to start by acknowledging our esteemed and pioneering host,…
Ambassador Julie J Chung’s Remarks at the International Day of Peace Celebration
September 22, 2023 Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms Ms. Wasantha Perera, Secretary, Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional…
United States to Increase Development Investment in Sri Lanka by US $19.2 million Through USAID
Colombo, September 20, 2023 – The United States today announced the commitment of more than US $19 million in additional funds to further the development…
Joint Statement on the 14th U.S.-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council...
September 18, 2023 COLOMBO – The United States and Sri Lanka held the fourteenth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meeting today in Colombo.…
Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Joint Council...
September 18, 2023 Good morning colleagues! It is an honor to be here to mark the opening of our bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement…
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Ambassador Julie J. Chung’s Remarks at IIHS New Multiversity Campus
September 7, 2023 State Minister of Education Dr. Suren Raghavan Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, distinguished guests and friends, what an honor it is to be here…
