Exciting News! #SpaceDiplomacyWeek has officially begun! It's time to celebrate the incredible strides being made by the global community toward ensuring the safe and transparent exploration of outer space.

This week, Dept. of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and I visited Nuwara Eliya and learned firsthand the benefits of our U.S. food security efforts in Sri Lanka. Tune in to learn more about how U.S. assistance through the U.S. Department of

Please note the Embassy will be closed on Wednesday, May 1 for May Day.

Today in Kalapura I thanked community workers from SAFE Foundation and Seemasahitha Samadana Samithiya, supported by USAID Sri Lanka, who are addressing human trafficking, particularly among members of the Malaiyaha Tamil community. Our collaborative efforts focus on supporting

Today Dept. of Agriculture Under Secretary Taylor and I visited the Gamini Model Primary School in Kalukele village, joining Save the Children Save the Children in Sri Lanka, teachers and meal providers involved in Dept. of Agriculture's supplemental nutrition program. Our partnership with Save the Children in Sri Lanka supports schools across Sri Lanka,

In Nuwara Eliya today, Dept. of Agriculture Under Secretary Taylor and I toured Ambewela Dairy, a recipient of our Market Oriented Dairy Project. Thanks to U.S. support, Ambewela has enhanced productivity through improved feed qualities, modernization of their machines, and U.S.-supported study

Great to see the profound impact of U.S. assistance on small-scale dairy farmers like Mr. Gopalakrishnan with Dept. of Agriculture’s Under Secretary Taylor. Mr. Gopalakrishnan and his family shared how he’s doubled the amount of milk produced on his farm using techniques he learned through

Pleased to welcome Dept. of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor to Sri Lanka.  While she is here, Under Secretary Taylor will meet with government, civil society, and recipients of U.S. support through our school feeding and market oriented

In our meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Dept. of Agriculture Under Secretary Taylor and I highlighted the almost decade-long partnership on food security between the U.S., Save the Children Sri Lanka Save the Children in Sri Lanka, and the government of Sri Lanka to provide nutritious meals to children through U.S.

Today on World Intellectual Property Day, #DCMSonnek underscored the U.S. commitment to partnering with Sri Lanka to protect intellectual property rights while fostering innovation and economic growth.  Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha also spoke at the program, hosted

Researchers, innovators, and Intellectual Property (IP) managers don’t miss your chance to elevate standards and drive forward-thinking solutions for your initiatives. The Department of State’s Fulbright Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer Program facilitated by Fulbright University

DCM Doug Sonnek opened the Sri Lanka 5G Security Workshop in Colombo today. We're proud to strengthen U.S.-Sri Lanka cooperation as we tackle #5GSecurity together. We’ll keep working to advance our partnership for a secure and innovative future. #CLDP #5GWorkshop2024

Congratulations to the champions of the U.S. Embassy Colombo #EarthDay 2024 photography competition: S.M. Niranjan, M.A.M. Agharrkhan, Dr. Lalith Ekanayake, Yazir Zubair, Avishka Gunawardhana, R.S. Thusan, and Azly Azad for capturing the incredible biodiversity of Sri Lanka through their

Inspiring to speak with the women of CENTRUM Marine's Female Navigation Officer and Female Engineering Officer Cadet Training Programs here in Sri Lanka! These training opportunities are encouraging women to contribute their talents, time, and knowledge to the maritime industry,

Congrats to Community Engagement Exchange Program fellows Vishmee and Lughadarini on their selection for the Community Engagement Fellowship Program in the United States. Through this three-month program, they'll expand their networks and transform their innovative ideas into projects that will serve

It’s almost time for Diversity Visa 2025 selections! Starting May 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. EDT, you will be able to check the status of your entry by entering your confirmation number at dvprogram.state.gov/ESC/. This is the ONLY way to check if you have been selected to participate.

The 2023 #HumanRightsReport is out! Covering 198 countries and territories, this factual and objective report is a vital tool for advocates, officials, and researchers working towards a world where human rights are fully respected. Read the Sri Lanka #2023HRR here:

Joined slfnews to celebrate the vision of Dr. Walter Jayasinghe & the accomplishments of Sri Lankans in the US for their inspiring contributions as doctors, entrepreneurs, engineers, lawyers, artists, scientists & more. Their service to our communities is building &

I reiterated the United States’ commitment to #EndGBV today at the opening of UNDP in Sri Lanka’s exhibit called “A Journey of Transformation and Women’s Empowerment,” a traveling display that is now in Batticaloa to encourage discussion on gender equality and women’s empowerment.