U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka
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U.S., Sri Lankan teams highlight Godawaya shipwreck discoveries at Colombo exhibition
At an event in Colombo, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung addressed attendees at the opening of an exhibition and symposium focused on the Godawaya shipwreck.
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Godawaya Shipwreck Exhibition highlights U.S.–Sri Lanka partnership on maritime archaeology
Artifacts from the Godawaya Shipwreck are now on display at BMICH in Colombo, following the inauguration of an exhibition by U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung and Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs.
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U.S., Sri Lankan partners launch Godawaya shipwreck exhibition at BMICH
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit, will host an exhibition and symposium focused on the Godawaya Shipwreck from September 3 to 5 at the BMICH Cinema Lounge in Colombo.
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USS Tulsa makes port call in Colombo to strengthen U.S.–Sri Lanka maritime ties
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the arrival of the USS Tulsa (LCS 16), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, at the Port of Colombo on August 27, 2025.
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U.S., Sri Lankan officials gather at NESA seminar on combating human trafficking
Julie Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, addressed participants at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies seminar on human trafficking held in Colombo on August 25, 2025.
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U.S. launches first Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched the inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) workshop in Colombo.
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Ambassador Chung welcomes first cohort at Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop
The inaugural workshop of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) began in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 18, 2025.
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U.S.S. Santa Barbara makes inaugural port call in Colombo as symbol of U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership
The U.S.S. Santa Barbara made its first port call to Sri Lanka at Colombo Port on August 16, 2025, marking a significant event in the ongoing partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka.
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USS Santa Barbara makes first port call in Colombo highlighting U.S.–Sri Lanka naval ties
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that the USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, will arrive at the Port of Colombo on August 16.
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Sri Lankan poultry sector highlighted at U.S.-Sri Lanka soy trade mission seminar
At a seminar held in Colombo, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Sri Lanka and the United States in the soy trade sector.
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U.S. Ambassador attends opening of Englander showroom in Colombo
The grand opening of Englander’s flagship showroom took place on August 6, 2025, at the Arpico Supercentre in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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U.S.-Sri Lanka Business Council meeting highlights partnership opportunities amid trade changes
At the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka–USA Business Council held in Colombo, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung addressed business leaders and officials, highlighting ongoing collaboration between the two countries.
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U.S., Sri Lanka collaborate on anti-human trafficking training in Colombo
U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung addressed Sri Lankan law enforcement officials, prosecutors, immigration officers, and civil society members at the opening of an anti-human trafficking workshop in Colombo on July 31, 2025.
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U.S., UNODC support anti-drug training for Sri Lankan customs officials
Ambassador Julie Chung addressed Sri Lankan customs officials in Colombo, highlighting the importance of their role in protecting the country’s borders and combating drug trafficking.
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Ambassador Chung celebrates 40th anniversary with Sri Lanka Sub-Aqua Club
Good evening fellow divers, marine biologists, and friends!
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U.S. Ambassador highlights economic security at Sri Lankan defense college
On July 23, 2025, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung addressed the Defence Services Command and Staff College in Sri Lanka.
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U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership enhances synthetic drug detection capabilities
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Jayne Howell handed over a Radian ASAP drug testing machine to the Chairman of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board during an official ceremony in Colombo.
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U.S. Ambassador celebrates Independence Day with emphasis on U.S.-Sri Lanka relations
Ambassador Julie Chung addressed a gathering at the Lumina Ballroom in Colombo to commemorate the 249th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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State Department issues security alert amid Middle East tensions
On June 22, 2025, the Department of State released a Worldwide Caution Security Alert.
