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General Information

Our Mission

To lead the United States’ Government’s efforts at promoting and defending American interests in Sri Lanka.  To implement our diplomatic agenda, we seek to expand the areas of mutual understanding with Sri Lanka. 

Our Strategic Objectives

Protect American citizens; promote a peaceful and reconciled society through support for democracy, human rights and the rule of law; advance American economic goals by promoting an open, competitive economy. 

Our Core Values

In pursuit of our mission, we pledge to: respect individuals; manage with fairness and integrity and regard for taxpayers’ resources; encourage creativity and teamwork; strive for excellence. 

Key Officers

  • Chief Political/Economic Officer: Anthony Pirnot
  • Chief of the Consular Section: Rafael Andrade
  • Public Affairs Officer: Menaka Nayyar
  • Management Officer: Joe Childers
  • Regional Security Officer:  Lech D Kazmirski

Offices & Departments of the Embassy

U.S. Agencies

Former Ambassadors

  • Name: Alaina B. Teplitz
    Appointment: October 22, 2018
    Termination of Mission: Left post on October 30, 2021
  • Name: Atul Keshap
    Appointment:  March 26, 2015
    Termination of Mission: Left post on July 15, 2018

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Contracting Opportunities

Follow the link below to explore contracting opportunities available at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.

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Air Quality Monitor

The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to record air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the globe. As part of this initiative, U.S. Embassy Colombo installed an air quality monitor (AQM) in central Colombo. The data for the Embassy’s Air Quality Monitor in Colombo is available at the EPA AirNow website. Please note that data from the Embassy’s monitoring station may differ from the air quality in other areas of the city.

Air Quality Monitor Information