Sri Lanka in USA

10 TH-57 SEA RANGER HELICOPTERS, RECEIVED AS A DONATION TO SRI LANKA FROM THE U.S GOVERNMENT DEPARTED FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SRI LANKA.

𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 – 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙀𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

A delegation, representing the Montana State Partnership Program, engaged with Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe today to explore substantial investment opportunities within Sri Lanka's graphite sector.

Marking another remarkable chapter in Sri Lankan naval history, P628, formally known as the U.S Coast Guard Cutter ‘Decisive’, proudly set sail today from the Baltimore U.S. Coast Guard Yard East Wall Jetty, en route to Sri Lanka.🇺🇸🇱🇰

The Department of Immigration & Emigration has informed that due to an existing system issue prevailing in the ETA platform, the following temporary arrangements will apply until further notice.(News: Department of Immigration and Emigration)

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC welcomed the ‘Walk for Peace’ on 10 February 2026, a walk by a group of Buddhist monks throughout the United States advocating world peace which was attracted by the people of the United States and around the world.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the USA commemorated the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence on 4 February 2026 at the Sri Lanka Residence, with the participation of U.S. officials, the SL community members and friends of Sri Lanka, under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”.

It has been a privilege serving these last 4 years as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka. As I prepare to depart, I’m grateful to everyone who followed and engaged in advancing the U.S.–Sri Lanka relationship during my time here.

2026 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 @MFA_SriLanka

අලුත් විදිහට අලුත් අවුරුද්ද සමරමු - Rebuilding Sri Lanka youtu.be/4WhA2KZBus4?si… via @YouTube

Members of the Sri Lankan community in Washington D.C. metropolitan area made a generous donation of USD 10,000 (LKR 3,095,000.00) on 18th December 2025 to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in support of the ongoing flood relief efforts.

Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe called on Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida today and updated him on recent developments in Sri Lanka.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C. took part in the 'Winternational Embassy Showcase' 2025, on 9 December 2024 held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

My deepest gratitude to the US and President @realDonaldTrump for standing with us yet again at a time of need. The swift C-130 deployments and immediate $2 million emergency assistance reflect the strength of our enduring partnership, firmly rooted in shared democratic values, and close ties between our people.

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister brief the Diplomatic Community on flood relief efforts and plans for rehabilitation and reconstruction Read more: mfa.gov.lk/en/prime-minis… #DiplomacyLK #lka

The United States has donated the 4th U.S. Coast Guard Cutter which is a 210’ medium endurance cutter to the Sri Lanka Navy. The transfer ceremony took place at the U.S. Coast Guard yard in Baltimore, Maryland on the 2nd of December, 2025.