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Ambassador Chung’s Remarks to the 2022 AGM of the American Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, September 29, 2022 President Madurasinghe, Governor Weerasinghe, honorable members of the board, and friends at AmCham – thank you for the invitation to speak with you this evening. I know all of you in this room are not only spectators but real advocates for strengthening the investment and trade climate, and democratic institutions in ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 30 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches

New American Center Opens Its Doors in Colombo

September 29, 2022, COLOMBO: The American Center in Colombo has relocated to the new U.S. Embassy building and opened its doors to program participants once again today. At a colorful opening ceremony, the new and revamped American Center in Colombo hosted library patrons, Youth Forum members, and past and present program participants as well as ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 29 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Ambassador Chung’s remarks for the launch of the American Center

September 29, 2022 Good afternoon. On behalf of the entire U.S. Embassy, I want to welcome you to the new American Center Colombo. We moved into the Embassy building about a month ago and now that we’re mostly unpacked, it’s great, really great, to see our American Center set-up and ready to open our doors ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 29 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information – Sri Lanka Last updated: September 28, 2022 ***As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 28 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert

Demonstration Alert: U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Event: · The U.S. Embassy has reports that more than 1000 protesters and police are clashing near the Colombo Town Hall and Fort area (Colombo 01). Police are reportedly using tear gas and water cannons to control the crowd. Even peaceful demonstrations can quickly turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas where demonstrations ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 24 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert

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