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Letters & Speeches

1. June 30, 2008 - Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at Sri Lanka America Society Seminar on “The Current State of the Sri Lankan Economy and Challenges that Lie Ahead”
2. June 12, 2008 - Remarks by Charge’ James R. Moore at the opening of “Agasthi,” paintings and sculpture by Lalith Senanayake
3. May 28, 2008 - Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Moore to the National Conference on Strengthening the Provincial Council Process
4. May 19, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Introductory Remarks "Partnering for a Safer Sea” Conference South Asian Regional Port Security Cooperative Sun Island, Maldives
5. May 9, 2008 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake for the Graduation Ceremony for Port and Harbor Security Management Training
6. May 9, 2008 - Ambassador Speech to the University of Moratuwa’s Closing Ceremony of Mentoring Program Conference Hall of HNB Towers
7. May 6, 2008 - Introductory Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Moore to the American Chamber of Commerce Forum on “Good for your Business, Good for the Environment”
8. April 24, 2008 - Guest Speaker Address to the FCCISL Business for Peace Forum “Maintaining the Balance of Peace Building and Economic Growth: the U.S. Perspective”
9. April 4, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the Inauguration of Fulbright Student Advising Center
10. April 4, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the USAID Park Opening in Habaraduwa, Galle
11. April 2, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the opening of the “Paradise in Tears” photographic exhibition
12. March 28, 2008-Ambassador’s Remarks to the Sri Lanka Garment Buying Offices Association “Perspectives on the U.S. Economy”
13. 18 March 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Launch of the Youth Skills Manual
14. Ambassador's Remarks to Ceremonial Opening of Textured Jersey Lanka March 10, 2008 Seethawaka Industrial Park, Avissawella
15. February 07, 2008 - Ambassador Blake’s Address at the Community for Concern Human Trafficking Forum.
16. February 06, 2008 - Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore addresses First National Conference of the Trauma Secretariat
17. January 23, 2007- Ambassador Robert Blake’s Remarks at the Opening of Marvell Sarvodya Vocational Training Center, Batticaloa
18. January 18, 2007 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the EDEX 2008 Opening Ceremony
19. January 11, 2008 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Ambassador James W. Spain Memorial Service
20. January 11, 2008 - Ambassador’s Remarks at the International Seminar on Human Rights in Conflict Situations
21. December 18, 2007 - Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Sri Lanka Economic Association’s (SLEA) Annual Book Launch
22. December 13, 2007 - Ambassador Robert Blake’s remarks at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S.-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
23. December 7 - Ambassador’s Speech – ILO HIV/AIDS Program
24. December 4, 2007 - Human Rights Seminar for Sri Lankan Army Battalion Commanders in Colombo
25. November 16, 2007 - Statement by Ambassador Robert Blake on the TRO at a Press Conference at the American Center
26. November 14, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the Business Coalition for AIDS Meeting
27. November 13, 2007 - Ambassador Blake's Remarks to Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association
28. October 31, 2007 - Remarks by Chief Guest, Ambassador Robert Blake at the book launch of “Nothing Grows Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories”
29. 19 October, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Inauguration of the Bribery Commission Office, Colombo
30. October 18, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Blake at a press conference announcing a U.S. initiative to combat human trafficking in Sri Lanka.
31. October 11, 2007 - Chief Guest Address by the Ambassador Blake for the Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka’s Outstanding Young Persons Awards Ceremony
32. October 09, 2007 - "The U.S. And Sri Lanka : Assessing Progress" Speech Delivered by Ambassador Blake at the American Chamber of Commerce Lunch
33. October 8, 2007 - Remarks for Ambassador Blake’s Address to the European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka’s IPR CEO Forum
34. September 21, 2007 - Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Seminar on “Sri Lanka: the Way Forward”
35. September 19, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the USAID/WFP “Food for Peace” Commodities Handover Ceremony
36. September 14, 2007 - Guest of Honor Address to the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka at BMICH
37. September 6, 2007 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake for the Zone 24/7 Dedication at Moratuwa University
38. 28 July, 2007 - Remarks by James R. Moore Charge d’Affaires, to the National Conference on Anti-Corruption
39. Speech by the Chief Guest, Robert Gabor at the ANC University College Official Launch of University of Missouri and Northwood University Bachelor Degree Programs - July 11, 2007
40. July 10, 2007 - Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James Moore at the American National College Awards Night
41. July 04, 2007 - Independence Day Speech by Ambassador Robert Blake
42. July 03, 2007 - “Global Climate Change: the Role of the US Private Sector and Government”, speech delivered by Ambassador Blake at the Seminar on Global Warming: Challenges and Opportunities for Sri Lanka
43. June 11, 2007 - Address to the Chamber of Construction Industry Presentation on Transportation Solutions for Rapid Economic Growth
44. June 08, 2007 - Address at the Second Economic Summit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Regarding "Importance of U.S. Investment and Trade in Sri Lanka"
45. June 06, 2007 - Chief Guest Address to the CIMA Business Leaders Summit
46. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Earth Day 2007 Celebrations
47. United States promotes freedom of the press
48. May 01, 2007 - Ambassador Blake's Address at the OTC Conference Breakfast, Regarding Sri Lanka Exploring New Offshore Oil and Gas Opportunities
49. April 27, 2007 - Speech by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Graduating Class of the Asian International School
50. Remarks to the launch of the Coastal Rising series on Young Asia TV
51. Keynote Address to the hSenid 10th Anniversary Celebration, 22 March 2007
52. Keynote Address to the Colombo MBA Alumni Association Conference.
53. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake at the National Peace Council Symposium : “Two Decades of War, Five Years of the CFA, What Next?”
54. Remarks by the Ambassador Robert Blake at the FCCISL event to hand over computers to small and medium sized enterprises affected by the tsunami.
55. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake at the Press Conference to Publicize Positive Work of NGOs
56. U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake Remarks to Sri Lanka Development Forum
57. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake At Inauguration of the International Workshop on Molecular Biology, Histopathology and Stem Cell Research in Neurosciences
58. Remarks to the Federation of Chambers of Commerce Awards Ceremony
59. December 05, 2006 - Remarks to the International Volunteer Day
60. Remarks to the 12th CFA Sri Lanka Awards Ceremony – November 29
61. Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration by Robert Blake Jr.
62. November 25, 2006 - Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the National Symposium on Achieving the Goals of Education for All.
63. May 1, 2008 - President Bush Discusses Food Aid
64. April 29, 2008 - Remarks Made by Robert Gabor, Head of Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Launch of Kaplan Medical Programs
65. July 1, 2008 - Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan A. Feigenbaum at the opening of Arugam Bay bridge
66. July 1, 2008 - Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at the Opening of Arugam Bay Bridge
67. July 3, 2008 -Remarks by DCM James R. Moore to the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2008