US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung paid a farewell visit to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12), ahead of her departure from the country on January 16, concluding her tenure as the United States’ chief diplomat in Colombo from 2022 to 2026.
The meeting, held at the Presidential Secretariat, took place in a cordial atmosphere, during which President Dissanayake conveyed his sincere appreciation for Ambassador Chung’s dedicated efforts to strengthen relations between Sri Lanka and the United States.
The President commended her active role in enhancing bilateral cooperation and expressed special gratitude for her prompt coordination of US assistance following Cyclone Ditwah, as well as her support during Sri Lanka’s critical engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ambassador Chung, who assumed duties in February 2022, oversaw several significant milestones in US–Sri Lanka relations, including the commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic ties. Her tenure is widely viewed as a period marked by resilience and renewed engagement, characterised by strong humanitarian support, economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the two countries.
