President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address
January 24, 2012: "As long as we are joined in common purpose, as long as we maintain our common resolve, our journey moves forward, and our future is hopeful, and the state of our Union will always be strong."
U.S. Embassy Launches “Inside the Embassy”
January 5, 2012: The U.S. Embassy launched the first installment of its new interactive program “Inside the Embassy” to engage with the people of Sri Lanka and Maldives.
USAID Support Generates Jobs and Investments
January 3, 2012: Support from the USAID project Connecting Regional Economies (CORE) has increased incomes for over 14,000 households in the Eastern Province, Anuradhapura District and Moneragala District through business training and the introduction of new farm technologies and crops.
U.S. Embassy Participates in 'Sthree Mela' Exhibition
December 12, 2011: U.S. Embassy participated in the ‘Sthree Mela’ Exhibition organized by the Association of War Affected Women highlighting great accomplishments of Sri Lankan women at the BMICH Colombo, from December 8 - 10, 2011.
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eJournal USA
Cultivating Civil Society 2.0
October 2011
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Online Magazine
State Magazine
November 2011
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Webchats and Webcasts
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Connecting people from around the world so they may discuss an array of important topics
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Visa
Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program
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Movies
January 2012
Free movie screenings @ the American Center
More Embassy News
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U.S. Embassy Supports the Galle Literary Festival
January 18, 2012: The U.S. Embassy in Colombo is sponsoring an American writer at the Galle Literary Festival and providing 50 university students from all over Sri Lanka the opportunity to attend the festival.
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U.S. Government Officials to Visit Sri Lanka and Maldives
January 12, 2012: Over the next two weeks the U.S. Embassy to Sri Lanka and Maldives will host four U.S. government visitors who will meet with government officials, civil society representatives, business leaders and political leaders.
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April 18 Deadline for GSP Duty Refund Claims
December 14, 2011: The United States Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program was renewed on November 4, 2011, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced procedures for claiming duty refunds for exports eligible under the GSP program. There will be an April 18, 2012, deadline for filing claims for refunds of duties paid on GSP -eligible merchandise entered or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption during the period January 1 through November 4, 2011.
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Embassy's reponse to 'Daily Mirror' story
December 14, 2011: The U.S. Embassy in Colombo wishes to clarify the article which appeared under the headline “U.S. to make representations if 25,000 sign” in the Daily Mirror on December 13. The U.S. Government has given no assurance that we will act on the on-line petition regarding Sarath Fonseka in any manner.
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Statement on Inaccurate Media Report
December 7, 2011: Recent media accounts about a conversation between an Embassy official and a Sri Lankan Minister have been inaccurate. Although the Fonseka case was raised as part of a broader discussion, the Embassy official did not advocate for his release.
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Assistant Secretary Blake on His Recent Travel to the Republic of Maldives and the 17th SAARC Summit
November 14, 2011: I represented the United States at the 17th summit of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation that was held last week in the southern atoll of Addu in Maldives. As many of you know, SAARC has eight member nations and nine observers.
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Remarks as Prepared to the Galle Dialogue
November 14, 2011: Remarks as Prepared to the Galle Dialogue, Sri Lanka By Robert M. Scher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asian Affairs
More News from Washington
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Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
November 5, 2011: Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid al-Adha to Muslims worldwide and congratulate those performing Hajj. Thousands of Muslim Americans are among those who have joined one of the world’s largest and most diverse gatherings in making the pilgrimage to Mecca and nearby sites.
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Eid al-Fitr Message from Secretary Clinton
August 30, 2011: Today marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and prayer for Muslims all over the globe. I would like to wish all Muslims around the world a peaceful and joyous Eid al-Fitr.
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Country Reports on Terrorism 2010
August 19, 2011: U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. This annual report is entitled Country Reports on Terrorism. [South and Central Asia Overview]
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2011
June 28, 2011: Trafficking in Persons Report 2011, released by the U.S. Department of State. [Sri Lanka]
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Remarks by the President on the Middle East and North Africa
May 19, 2011: The State Department is a fitting venue to mark a new chapter in American diplomacy. For six months, we have witnessed an extraordinary change taking place in the Middle East and North Africa. Square by square, town by town, country by country, the people have risen up to demand their basic human rights.
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Statement by Secretary Clinton on World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2011: On this May 3 as we observe World Press Freedom Day, we take time to honor those who promote and protect the freedom of expression, and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives while giving voice to those who may not have the opportunity to express themselves freely -- including the journalists recently killed while bravely covering the crisis in Libya.
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Remarks by the President on Libya
March 19, 2011 : Today I authorized the Armed Forces of the United States to begin a limited military action in Libya in support of an international effort to protect Libyan civilians. That action has now begun.
