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Secretary Marco Rubio American Compass "One of the priorities of this administration under President Donald J. Trump is to reorient the way we pursue geopolitics to take into account for the fact that you can never be secure as a nation unless you’re able to feed your people, and unless you’re able to make the things that your economy

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Honored to host a small committee of members of the Sri Lanka-US Parliamentary Friendship Association (SLUSFA) today. Speaking with a cross-section of SLUSFA MPs across party lines, we discussed deepening U.S.-Sri Lanka trade, education and entrepreneurial ties and ways we can

Honored to host a small committee of members of the Sri Lanka-US Parliamentary Friendship Association (SLUSFA) today.  Speaking with a cross-section of SLUSFA MPs across party lines, we discussed deepening U.S.-Sri Lanka trade, education and entrepreneurial ties and ways we can
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It’s been one week since the USBus hit the road--thanks to University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka for an incredible launch.🚐 This mobile American Space will bring STEM, AI, American English learning and more, all over Sri Lanka. Where's it headed next? Follow USBusSL on FB, IG & LinkedIn to find out.

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On this blessed day of Eid al-Adha, may this time of reflection and devotion bring peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment to all celebrating.

On this blessed day of Eid al-Adha, may this time of reflection and devotion bring peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment to all celebrating.
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In Galle today celebrating impressive grads of our English Access program—from Jaffna, Nuwara Eliya & Trincomalee! Since 2004, 1,400+ Sri Lankan Access alumni from all across the country have gained American English skills, leadership training, & global connections. It’s a smart

In Galle today celebrating impressive grads of our English Access program—from Jaffna, Nuwara Eliya & Trincomalee! Since 2004, 1,400+ Sri Lankan Access alumni from all across the country have gained American English skills, leadership training, & global connections. It’s a smart
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The U.S. U.S. Department of Justice #OPDAT worked with new prosecutors from Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department to build trial skills—like delivering powerful opening & closing arguments & examining witnesses on the stand.🧑‍⚖️ These prosecutors will soon take on smugglers of narcotics,

The U.S. <a href="/TheJusticeDept/">U.S. Department of Justice</a> #OPDAT worked with new prosecutors from Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department to build trial skills—like delivering powerful opening &amp; closing arguments &amp; examining witnesses on the stand.🧑‍⚖️ These prosecutors will soon take on smugglers of narcotics,
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Warm wishes to all observing Poson Poya, a sacred day marking the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka over 2,300 years ago. It is a time to reflect on values like compassion, generosity, & peace—principles that resonate across cultures.

Warm wishes to all observing Poson Poya, a sacred day marking the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka over 2,300 years ago. It is a time to reflect on values like compassion, generosity, &amp; peace—principles that resonate across cultures.
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.Secretary Marco Rubio: No nation is obligated to harbor foreign criminals from justice in their home nations, much less allow them to continue their crime spree right here in the United States.

.<a href="/SecRubio/">Secretary Marco Rubio</a>: No nation is obligated to harbor foreign criminals from justice in their home nations, much less allow them to continue their crime spree right here in the United States.
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This is the U.S.-funded “Ship-in-a-Box” training center in Kirinda— built from shipping containers to simulate a real ship bridge. Now, Sri Lanka Coast Guard, @SriLanka_Navy, and others can do hands-on training to stop maritime crime & keep Sri Lanka’s waters safe.

This is the U.S.-funded “Ship-in-a-Box” training center in Kirinda— built from shipping containers to simulate a real ship bridge. Now, <a href="/SLCoastGuard/">Sri Lanka Coast Guard</a>, @SriLanka_Navy, and others can do hands-on training to stop maritime crime &amp; keep Sri Lanka’s waters safe.
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Heartbroken to hear the news of a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. My prayers are with all who lost their loved ones in this horrible incident. We continue to monitor developments and stand with the emergency responders working to help those impacted.

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That’s a wrap on the AmCham SL Bootcamp 2025. Over the past few months, 20 university students from Sri Lanka received mentorship from senior execs at AmCham member companies, gaining real-world skills, leadership insights, and the tools to thrive in a competitive global economy.

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Proud to see our U.S. Embassy Colombo Consular & law enforcement teams partner with Sri Lanka’s CID (Computer Crimes, Financial Crimes, Counterfeit Currency) & Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau for advanced training on cybercrime, crypto fraud & counterfeit currency detection. Stronger

Proud to see our <a href="/USEmbSL/">U.S. Embassy Colombo</a> Consular &amp; law enforcement teams partner with Sri Lanka’s CID (Computer Crimes, Financial Crimes, Counterfeit Currency) &amp; Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau for advanced training on cybercrime, crypto fraud &amp; counterfeit currency detection. Stronger
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Strong maritime security keeps sea lanes open, trade flowing, & communities safe. That’s why the U.S. partnered with Sri Lanka on a Maritime Security (MARSEC) workshop at the KDU Regional Centre for Maritime Studies—a hub for training the next generation of maritime leaders. The

Strong maritime security keeps sea lanes open, trade flowing, &amp; communities safe.

That’s why the U.S. partnered with Sri Lanka on a Maritime Security (MARSEC) workshop at the KDU Regional Centre for Maritime Studies—a hub for training the next generation of maritime leaders. The
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Fighting fraud, together. 🇺🇸🇱🇰 Last week, U.S. Embassy Colombo Consular and law enforcement teams partnered with Sri Lanka’s CID (Computer Crimes, Financial Crimes, Counterfeit Currency) and the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau to train 35 officers in detecting counterfeit U.S. currency

Fighting fraud, together. 🇺🇸🇱🇰 Last week, <a href="/USEmbSL/">U.S. Embassy Colombo</a> Consular and law enforcement teams partnered with Sri Lanka’s CID (Computer Crimes, Financial Crimes, Counterfeit Currency) and the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau to train 35 officers in detecting counterfeit U.S. currency
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The FIFA Club World Cup has kicked-off in the U.S.! From June 14–July 13, fans around the world are watching 32 clubs compete—including U.S. teams LAFC, Seattle Sounders, and Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi. It’s all building up to 2026, when the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will co-host the

The <a href="/FIFACWC/">FIFA Club World Cup</a> has kicked-off in the U.S.! From June 14–July 13, fans around the world are watching 32 clubs compete—including U.S. teams LAFC, Seattle Sounders, and Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi. It’s all building up to 2026, when the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will co-host the
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Please note that the U.S. Embassy will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. We remember that on this day in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston and more than 250,000 enslaved Black Americans in Texas were finally free - over two years after the Emancipation

Please note that the U.S. Embassy will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. We remember that on this day in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston and more than 250,000 enslaved Black Americans in Texas were finally free - over two years after the Emancipation
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Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your travel. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.

Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your travel. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.
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Following our joint response to the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster, the U.S.& Sri Lanka deepened cooperation through hands-on oil spill drills & environmental protection training. Together, we’re building readiness to protect Sri Lanka’s coastline—and the Indo-Pacific. 📸: At this

Following our joint response to the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster, the U.S.&amp; Sri Lanka deepened cooperation through hands-on oil spill drills &amp; environmental protection training. Together, we’re building readiness to protect Sri Lanka’s coastline—and the Indo-Pacific.

📸: At this