The office of Public Diplomacy is the press and cultural section of the Embassy. Its goal is to strengthen mutual understanding between the Sri Lankan and American people.
Programs address a wide variety of political, economic, social and cultural themes and include:
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Press activities
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Professional and academic exchange programs
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Conferences
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Seminars
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Dissemination of information through the American Center Library
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Collaboration with local universities and other educational institutions to promote American Studies and the teaching of English.
Public Diplomacy Office is closed on selected American and Sri Lankan Holidays
Please direct all inquiries to:
| Office | Phone | Fax |
| Public Diplomacy | +94 (11) 249-8100 | +94 (11) 244-9070 |
| American Center Library |
+94 (11) 249-8146 | +94 (11) 249-8101 |
| Cultural Section | +94 (11) 249-8163 | +94 (11) 244-9070 |
| Press Section | +94 (11) 249-8157 | +94 (11) 244-9070 |
44 Galle Road, Colombo 03
E-mail : amcentersl@state.gov
Hours of Operation:
| Office | Days | Hours |
| Public Diplomacy | Monday through Thursday |
8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 12 pm | |
| American Center Library |
Tuesday to Saturday |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
