U.S. Supports Tourism Development in Sri Lanka
February 1, 2012: At a ceremony on January 30, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) helped launch Sri Lanka’s first “Tourism Roadside Signage Guidelines.”
USAID Helps Food Producers
January 30, 2012: Identified as a strategic sector by USAID, the U.S. Embassy’s development arm, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in employment growth, income generation, and poverty alleviation.
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.
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More Embassy News
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2012 International Women of Courage Ceremony and Awardees
March 6, 2012: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host the 2012 International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony with special guest First Lady Michelle Obama on Thursday, March 8. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries will also participate. Special guests this year include Ms. Leymah Gbowee and Ms. Tawakkol Karman, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.
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Misleading References to U.S. Special Forces in Sri Lanka
March 3, 2012: References in the press to U.S. Special Forces being stationed in Sri Lanka are misleading. Members of the U.S. military are assigned to work in the U.S. Embassy in Colombo as part of the bilateral engagement between the United States and Sri Lanka.
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U.S. Encourages Peaceful Solution in Malé
March 1, 2012: The United States is concerned today by disorderly protests in Malé and disruption of the opening session of the Majlis. The U.S. attaches great importance to our friendly relations with Maldives.
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Transcript of Assistant Secretary Robert Blake's interview with Mohamed Afrah, TV Maldives
February 29, 2012: "Well first, the U.S. attaches great importance to our friendly relations with Maldives, a democratic, moderate and Muslim nation. We welcome the efforts that all sides are making to find a peaceful way forward in the Maldives, and we also welcome the ongoing dialogue among Maldivians regarding the role of a unity government in addressing issues of common interest, including a democratization process that would create the conditions for potential early elections."
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Transcript of Press Conference by Under Secretary Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary Robert O. Blake, Jr. in Colombo
February 13, 2012: The United States has a long friendship with Sri Lanka, and we were one of the first countries to recognize the LTTE as a foreign terrorist organization in 1997. Since 1956 USAID has provided over $2 billion in assistance to Sri Lanka.
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Transcript of Press Conference by Assistant Secretary Robert O. Blake, Jr. at the American Center in Malé
February 11, 2012: I had a chance to meet with President Waheed and with all of the key leaders of the main political parties. I also had a very constructive meeting with members of civil society. In all my meetings I expressed our concern about reports of violence and destruction of property by some MDP supporters and our concern about violence by police in Male, Addu, and Thinadhoo. I stressed the importance of all parties and the government, exercising restraint, engaging in peaceful dialogue to resolve tensions, and respecting the constitution.
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Maria Otero and Robert Blake, Jr. to travel to South Asia
February 7, 2012: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr. will travel to South Asia, marking Under Secretary Otero’s inaugural trip to the region since she assumed her new duties as Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. During this travel Under Secretary Otero and Assistant Secretary Blake will consult with a broad cross section of government and civil society leaders on a range of issues including education and youth programs, trafficking in persons, and peace, accountability and reconciliation processes.
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.
