Statement on United States Relations with Sri Lanka
June 21, 2018: Secretary Pompeo has announced that the United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council effective June 19, 2018. Ambassador Keshap…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
Location: Colombo 07, Sri Lanka, Event: The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of a protest march organized by the Inter- University Buddhist Monks Federation that will…
Vesak Greetings from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC April 27, 2018 On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I extend our warmest…
Opening Remarks for Pacific Partnership 2018 by Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Hilton
[As prepared] Admiral Attygalle, Admiral De Silva, Captain Bretz, Captain Roberts, senior government officials, colleagues, partners, friends, good evening. To those joining us from the…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that between 100-150 people are expected at a protest organized by the Socialist Youth Front in…
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Press Statement John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Washington, DC April 12, 2018 On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I wish…
U.S. Statement for Human Rights Council 37th Session
As Prepared Geneva, March 19, 2018 The United States welcomes the delegation from Sri Lanka. We welcome the Government’s decision to accept our recommendations on…
Security Alert for Sri Lanka – U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Location: Announced curfews include, but are not limited to, the following areas: · Kandy Administrative District Event: The Sri Lankan government declared an island-wide State…
Statement from the U.S. Embassy
March 6, 2018 – COLOMBO: Rule of law, human rights, and equality are essential for peaceful coexistence. It is important that the Government of Sri Lanka…
United States is Open for Business – Offering Sri Lanka Open, Fair and Reciprocal Trade
March 1, Colombo: Stephen Renna, Director of the Advocacy Center at the U.S. Department of Commerce, recently met with government leaders and U.S. companies in…
USAID YouLead and Microsoft Launch YouthWorks to Increase Employment and Entrepreneurship Among Sri
February 28, 2018 – COLOMBO: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) YouLead program and Microsoft Sri Lanka signed a partnership to launch the…
Statement By Spokesperson Heather Nauert on State of Emergency in Maldives
The United States is disappointed by reports that Maldivian President Yameen has extended the state of emergency in that country for an additional 30 days. …
Travel Advisory update – Maldives (February 6, 2018)
Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism and civil unrest. Terrorist groups may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka
Location: Central Male, Maldives Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place from February 6 through February 15, 2018 as the president of the Maldives has declared a state of…
Security Alert for Maldives- U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka (February 3, 2018).
There is an increased chance of protests in central Male in response to emerging political developments. Further demonstrations are possible over the weekend. Even demonstrations…
United States and Sri Lanka To Celebrate 70 Years Working Together
February 1, Colombo: February 4th marks the 70th anniversary of Sri Lankan independence. It also marks the70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States…
Demonstration Notice – January 25, 2018
The U. S. Embassy informs U. S. citizens that a demonstration by a group of student today, Thursday, January 25, 2018. Although the exact time…
Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy has returned to normal operations. The American Center in Colombo is open to the public.
