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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force, will arrive in Sri Lanka next week. This donation, which originated in 2019, is part of a long-term collaboration with the Sri Lanka Air
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Sharing this exciting opportunity for Sri Lankan intellectual property (IP) and tech enthusiasts! Join the 2024 Intellectual Property Summit, funded by the @StateDept and hosted by Fulbright University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from December 4-6, 2024, to showcase your
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@USAIDSriLanka
USAID Sri Lanka
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Bridging the Digital Divide. USAID’s SCORE project opened an IT Center at MR/Ensalwatte Tamil Vidyalaya, bringing digital skills to 90 students in a marginalized community. With new computers & training, the digital hub is helping them access new job markets. #DigitalEducation
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Last week we brought together inspiring women business leaders and entrepreneurs for the Fortune Women’s Regional Gathering—the first in South and Central Asia in six years! Held in Colombo, these dynamic women connected, networked, and boosted their leadership skills with peers
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U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Experience the vibrant world of Sri Lankan cinema at the Jaffna International Cinema Festival this September 3-9, supported by the U.S. Embassy. This year's lineup features a diverse selection of films and includes Masterclasses conducted at American Corner Jaffna. 🎥🍿 See you
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Congratulations to Samitha Dulan on his Silver medal win and new World Record (F44) at the Paralympic Games! Let's go Team Sri Lanka!🎊 #OneForAll #Paris2024 #ParisParalympics #SportsDiplomacy
@SriLankaTweet
Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰
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Proud Moment 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka's Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku wins the Silver medal in the Men's F64 Javelin Finals at the Paris Paralympics Games & also sets a World Record in his classification (F44). #LKA #SriLanka #Paralympic2024 #Paralympics #Javelin
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Please note the U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, September 2 in commemoration of U.S. Labor Day.
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@USAIDSriLanka
USAID Sri Lanka
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Kudos to the finalists of the inter-school debate competition in Anuradhapura, Mannar, and Mullaithivu! Students debated water harvesting, conservation, and climate change. The event, supported by @USAIDSriLanka & @lrwhr is educating future leaders on sustainable water mgmt!
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Attention U.S. Citizens living in Sri Lanka! You can vote in the upcoming U.S. elections. To learn how to request your absentee ballot, visit .
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U.S. Embassy Colombo
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The United States reaffirms its enduring commitment to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. #UnitedwithUkraine
@StateDept
Department of State
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Today is the Day of the National Flag in Ukraine — a symbol of hope, resistance, and sacrifice. 🇺🇦 It flies over Ukrainian cities fighting Russia’s aggression, is seen around the world in support of Ukraine, and represents an independent and free Ukraine. #SlavaUkraini
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@USAIDSriLanka
USAID Sri Lanka
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Innovate. Recycle. Conserve.  Yesterday @CeylonChamber & @BiodiversitySL with support from @USAIDSriLanka , convened leaders to explore innovative plastic waste mgmt solutions at an #EPR symposium.  Protecting our planet through creativity and teamwork! #OceanPlasticsReduction
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Multilateral collaboration was front and center as Sri Lanka joined 23 Indo-Pacific nations for the 22nd SEACAT exercise, co-hosted by the @USNavy  and Republic of Singapore Navy in Singapore. Together, through real-time simulations and joint operations, we’re strengthening
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
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The Sri Lankan elephant, an endangered subspecies of the Asian elephant, faces increased threats from growing conflict with humans.  Our colleagues in @USFWS , through the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund, support projects that work to reduce this conflict.
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@USEmbSL
U.S. Embassy Colombo
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Concerned about receiving your ballot in time? You can register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application. Learn more at .
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
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Productive conversation with my colleagues from Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka about plastic pollution, air quality, and water management. We welcome Sri Lanka's collaboration with the international community on developing global solutions to environmental threats.
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@USAmbSL
Ambassador Julie Chung
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Had a productive day of meetings with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry @MFA_SriLanka and Presidential Advisor on Climate Change @RWijewardene , alongside Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn @SciDiplomacyUSA . We commended Sri Lanka's commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and its
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@SciDiplomacyUSA
U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA
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We must combat nature crimes – wildlife and timber trafficking, illegal land conversion, illegal mining, and crimes associated with fishing. They generate billions of dollars for transnational criminal organizations and rob governments and communities of their natural resources.
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@USAmbSL
Ambassador Julie Chung
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During today’s meetings with passionate environmental activists and marine biologists, Acting Assistant Secretary of State Littlejohn and I reinforced the U.S.'s commitment to global partnerships in protecting our oceans, combating climate change, and preventing biodiversity
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