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| Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka | |
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 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 |
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Career FSO After 1915, The United States Department of State began classifying ambassadors as career Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) for those who have served in the Foreign Service for a specified amount of time. Political appointee A person who is not a career foreign service officer, but is appointed by the president (often as a reward to political friends). Appointed The date that the ambassador took the oath of office; also known as "commissioning". It follows confirmation of a presidential appointment by the Senate, or a Congressional recess appointment by the president. In the case of a recess appointment, the ambassador requires subsequent confirmation by the Senate to remain in office. Presented credentials The date that the ambassador presented his letter of credence to the head of state or appropriate authority of the receiving nation. At this time the ambassador officially becomes the representative of his country. This would normally occur a short time after the ambassador's arrival on station. The host nation may reject the ambassador by not receiving the ambassador's letter, but this occurs only rarely. Terminated mission Usually the date that the ambassador left the country. In some cases a letter of recall is presented, ending the ambassador's commission, either as a means of diplomatic protest or because the diplomat is being reassigned elsewhere and replaced by another envoy. Chargé d'affaires The person in charge of the business of the embassy when there is no ambassador commissioned to the host country. Ad interim Latin phrase meaning "for the time being", "in the meantime". |
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 |
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| 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
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