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Remarks by Ambassador Keshap at Grand Mosque in Colombo

February 11, 2016 Sinhala translation (PDF 67.7 KB) Tamil translation (PDF 38.9 KB) Assalaamu alaykum to all of you. It is a great honor and privilege for me to come here to learn not only about the Grand Mosque, but also to learn about the 1200 years of history, of rich history of Islam in Sri Lanka. Islam is a religion ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 11 February, 2016 | Categories: Speeches

Demonstration Notice

February 11, 2016 The Embassy has received reports of about 500 people currently gathering at the Sasakawa Building, Colombo 3, who are expected to march along Galle Road to the Presidential Secretariat on Galle Face. Expect police presence and heavy traffic congestion. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the areas during the demonstration. We remind ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 11 February, 2016 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstration Notice

Sri Lanka National Day: Remarks by Patrick F. Kennedy, Under Secretary for Management

February 4, 2016 Thank you, Ambassador Kariyawasam, for that kind introduction, and the honor of your invitation. And I must say that I’m incredibly excited to visit your beautiful country later this month and see the progress already made on our new embassy complex. 68 years ago today, Sri Lanka found itself in good company ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 4 February, 2016 | Categories: Speeches

Demonstration Notice

February 3, 2016 The Embassy has received reports of a planned protest march this afternoon at 3:00 p.m., starting near Town Hall and moving to the Presidential Secretariat. Expect police presence and heavy traffic congestion. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area during the protest march.We remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 3 February, 2016 | Categories: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstration Notice

Key U.S. Trade Official Michael Delaney Visits Sri Lanka Ahead of Trade Negotiations

February 2, 2016 Sinhala translation (PDF 744 KB) Tamil translation (PDF 89.9 KB) On February 1, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South Asia Michael J. Delaney visited Colombo and met with government, trade, and business officials ahead of the upcoming Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) talks in Washington. Delaney met with Minister of Development Strategy & International Trade Malik Samarawickrema ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 2 February, 2016 | Categories: Press Releases

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