User:Clay/sandbox
| Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the United States Department of State | |
 | |
| Nominator | The President of the United States |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Inaugural holder | Julie Chung as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary |
| Formation | October 28, 2020 |
| Website | U.S. Embassy – Colombo |
The position of United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka has existed since October 28, 2020,[1] split off from the position of United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives which existed since 1949 and was resident in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka–United States relations have been friendly throughout the history of Sri Lanka. The diplomatic mission representing the United States in Sri Lanka is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Jefferson House is the ambassadorial residence of the ambassador in Colombo.
As of February 25, 2022[update], Julie Chung is the Senate-confirmed ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka. She succeeded Alaina B. Teplitz to this position.
United States Ambassadors to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
[edit]United States Ambassadors to Sri Lanka
[edit]| # | Name | Image | Career track | Start date | Finish date | President(s) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Julie Chung | |
Career FSO | February 25, 2022 | Incumbent | Joe Biden |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- United States Department of State: Background notes on Sri Lanka
This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.
- ^ Pompeo, Michael R. (October 28, 2020). "On U.S. Intent to Open an Embassy in Maldives". United States Department of State. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
External links
[edit]- United States Department of State: Chiefs of Mission for Sri Lanka
- United States Department of State: Sri Lanka
- United States Embassy in Colombo
Sri Lanka * * United States Category:Lists of ambassadors to Sri Lanka