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2009 Press Releases
- November 16, 2009 - U.S. Government helps to identify economic growth opportunities in the East
- 10 November, 2009 - U.S. Ambassador opens two schools rehabilitated by U.S. Government in Trincomalee District
- November 10, 2009 - U.S. Ambassador opens two schools rehabilitated by U.S. Government in Trincomalee District
- November 6, 2009 - Deminers in Action
- October 30, 2009 - U.S. Government helps former fighters gain a new start in the East
- October 29, 2009 - Winner Chosen in U.S. Embassy Sculpture Competition
- October 28, 2009 - U.S. Embassy Statement on IDP Returns
- October 23, 2009: U.S. Government assistance increases milk supply to the new CIC Yoghurt and Curd Factory in Batticaloa
- October 22, 2009 - U.S. Embassy Statement on Report to the U.S. Congress
- October 16, 2009 - The United States and Sri Lanka Conclude the Seventh Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting
- October 13, 2009 - Sri Lankan, U.S. Representatives Discuss Investment and Business Opportunities in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka
- October 2, 2009 - U.S. Green Card Lottery Now Open For Applications!
- September 28, 2009 - U.S. Government helps build capacity of local officials in the Eastern Province
- September 17, 2009: New U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka
- September 9, 2009 - US Pacific Command Team Collaborates with Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering to Enhance Demining
- August 24, 2009: U.S. Government funds Sinhala and Tamil language training for eastern government officials
- August 21, 2009: Sri Lankan youth become filmmakers at US Embassy and Galle Film Festival Camp
- August 19, 2009 - U.S. Government funding benefits 200,000 IDPs in the North
- August 19, 2009 - United States Contributing $6 Million to Support Demining in Northern Sri Lanka
- August 10, 2009 - U.S. Consular Officer Urges Foreign Employment Agents to Help Prevent Human Trafficking
- August 10, 2009 - U.S. Government supports early return of displaced persons with another $15 million in emergency food aid
- July 31, 2009 - U.S. Medical Equipment for Distribution to Hospitals in Vavuniya Arrives in Colombo
- 23 July, 2009 - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration to visit Sri Lanka
- 21 July, 2009 - National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka Joins with US Patents and Trademark Office to Hold Workshop on Intellectual Property Law
- July 15, 2009 - US Diplomats meet Sri Lankan delegates to 2009 Future World Leaders Summit
- 14 July, 2009 - United States Government donates additional funds to WFP’s Sri Lanka operations
- July 9, 2009 - Acting U.S. Economic Counselor Ms. Anupama Prattipati Gives Opening Address at the Women’s Coop’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
- June 29, 2009: US and Sri Lanka Supporting Regional Cooperation to Address Humanitarian and Natural Disasters
- June 25, 2009 - Working Together to Enhance Regional Security
- June 11, 2009 - 60 Years in Colombo: American Center extends closing date for Public Sculpture Competition
- June 08, 2009 - US Embassy joins hands with Cities of Excellence Initiative to train English teachers from different parts of Sri Lanka
- May 15, 2009-American Center Celebrates 60 Years in Colombo with Public Sculpture Competition
- May 13, 2009 - U.S. Government provides training scholarships for 500 youth in the East and North
- May 12, 2009 - U.S. Government provides additional $6 million in short-term relief to IDPs in northern Sri Lanka
- April 30, 2009 - U.S. Government program strengthens local authorities in the East
- April 28, 2009 - U.S. Government Helps Open Workshop on Energy Efficient Lighting in Colombo
- April 2, 2009 - U.S. Government contributes an additional $15 million in emergency food aid for Sri Lanka
- March 30, 2009 -U.S. Government donates medical supplies for hospitals in Sri Lanka’s North
- March 27, 2009 -Ministry of Education to Continue Successful USAID Program for Training Unemployed Youth
- March 26, 2009 - Srinithy Nandasekeran Honored with U.S. Embassy’s Women of Courage Award
- March 24, 2009 - Sri Lankan Community Leaders Selected For Innovative U.S. Exchange Program
- March 6, 2009-U.S. Embassy launches Facebook Page
- February 26, 2009 - US Government and Sri Lanka Create First Energy Efficient Lighting Center in South Asia
- February 19, 2009 - US Government-funded Emergency Medical Services Launched in Jaffna Peninsula
- February 9, 2009 - United States Condemns Suicide Attack
- February 3, 2009 - Statement by the Tokyo Co-Chairs
- January 27, 2009 - U.S. Department of Justice Press Release
- January 27, 2009 - U.S. Ambassador Urges Protection and Announces Food Aid for Displaced Persons in the North
- Janaury 22, 2009 - USAID funded Career Days in Ampara and Batticaloa help youth find training and jobs
- January 15, 2009 - U.S. Government renovates seven schools and one hospital in former LTTE-controlled areas of Eastern Province
- January 7, 2009 - U.S. Government provides scholarships to 18 journalism students from the East
- January 6, 2009 - Embassy Colombo Press Statement
- January 6, 2009 - U.S. Condemns Attack on Maharaja Television and Broadcasting Studio Complex