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Ambassador Teplitz’s Remarks to the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference

November 10, 2020 Thank you very much and good afternoon. Excellencies, distinguished panelists, participants, Foreign Secretary, I’m very pleased to be able to join everyone at the opening of this conference to discuss the complexities of security in the Indian Ocean region, particularly at this moment after Secretary Pompeo’s successful visit to India, Sri Lanka ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 11 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Speeches

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Prasad Dodangodage of Rupavahini TV

October 28, 2020 QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, on behalf of national television Rupavahini (inaudible), I would like to thank you for providing this great opportunity for us, and it’s a great pleasure and honor for us to have this very important dialogue with you, sir. SECRETARY POMPEO: It’s wonderful to be with you. It’s been great ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders

Transcript of Secretary Pompeo’s Interview with Derana TV

QUESTION: Thank you for your time here with us in Colombo, Secretary Pompeo. Your visit here is termed crucial. It’s seen as a rare one and peculiar given the timing of the visit. What’s so important that you had to communicate at this juncture? SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, thanks for giving me a chance to be ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders

Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa

October 28, 2020 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to a strong, sovereign Sri Lanka and to advancing our shared interests in a free and open ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at a Press Availability

FOREIGN MINISTER GUNAWARDENA: Honorable Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States, (inaudible) minister of state, madam ambassador, members of the delegation. Mr. Secretary, firstly I must welcome you and your delegation to Sri Lanka with warm and pleasant weather and (inaudible). Tomorrow, the 29th of October, 2020, marks the significant milestone of the ...

By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders

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