U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer

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[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Powering Port of Colombo’s next chapter with U.S. technology. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka @USEmbSL]

This $17 million U.S.-funded digitization effort will bring American technology to port operations, helping speed up cargo processing, reduce shipping delays, & lower costs for businesses and consumers—while strengthening U.S. supply chains and creating opportunities for American companies. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

ඩොලර් මිලියන 17ක් වටිනා ඇමරිකානු අරමුදල් සහිත මෙම ඩිජිටල්කරණ ව්‍යාපෘතිය මඟින් වරාය මෙහෙයුම් සඳහා ඇමරිකානු තාක්ෂණය හඳුන්වා දෙනු ඇත. එමඟින් භාණ්ඩ භාණ්ඩ හැසිරවීමේ ක්‍රියාවලිය වේගවත් කිරීමටත්, නැව් ප්‍රමාදයන් සහ පිරිවැය අඩු කරමින් ව්‍යාපාරිකයන්ට හා පාරිභෝගිකයන්ට සහන සැලසීමටත් හැකි වනු ඇත. එමෙන්ම, එක්සත් ජනපදයේ සැපයුම් දාම ශක්තිමත් කිරීමටත්, ඇමරිකානු සමාගම් සඳහා නව අවස්ථා උදා කිරීමටත් මෙම ව්‍යාපෘතිය දායක වනු ඇත. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

17 மில்லியன் டொலர் பெறுமதியான அமெரிக்க நிதியளிப்புடன் கூடிய இந்த டிஜிட்டல் மயமாக்கல் முயற்சியானது, துறைமுக நடவடிக்கைகளுக்கு அமெரிக்கத் தொழில்நுட்பத்தைக் கொண்டுவரும். அது அமெரிக்க விநியோகச் சங்கிலிகளை பலப்படுத்தி, அமெரிக்க நிறுவனங்களுக்கு வாய்ப்புகளை உருவாக்கும் அதேவேளை, சரக்குகளின் செயன்முறையாக்கத்தினை விரைவுபடுத்துவதற்கும், கப்பல் போக்குவரத்துத் தாமதங்களைக் குறைப்பதற்கும், வணிகங்கள் மற்றும் நுகர்வோருக்கான செலவுகளைக் குறைப்பதற்கும் உதவி செய்யும்.🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Great to see the swift response and outstanding work of Sri Lankan law enforcement and airport authorities at @BIA_SriLanka over the weekend. Acting on information shared by U.S. law enforcement, they seized 1.2 kg of cocaine and made an arrest, keeping dangerous drugs off the streets. This is U.S.–Sri Lanka cooperation delivering results—timely information sharing, close coordination, and decisive action against transnational drug trafficking. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Please visit one of our American Spaces in Batticaloa, Colombo, Jaffna, Kandy, and Matara. I’ve already visited our spaces in Colombo and Kandy, and I look forward to visiting the others soon!

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

I met with Prime Minister @Dr_HariniA to discuss how the United States & Sri Lanka can build on our strong partnership—from deepening our shared commitment to the bilateral Fulbright Commission @FulbrightPrgrm, exploring commercial opportunities & expanding our @PeaceCorps program in Sri Lanka to strengthening disaster preparedness and fueling innovation through academic exchanges. I look forward to building on this momentum together. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Today I spoke with port sector stakeholders from across South Asia and U.S. tech firms about using trusted, secure American technology to build the digital backbone of modern ports. In coordination with our work at the Port of Colombo, we're connecting American companies with regional partners to write the next chapter of Indian Ocean trade—moving goods faster, cutting shipping costs, and opening new markets for U.S. businesses. https://t.co/ZcG9P7f11H

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Congratulations to @SriLanka_Navy Lieutenant Commander Piyumi Kathriarachchi on earning her master’s degree from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School @NPS_Monterey with an exceptional 3.98 GPA. It was an honor to recognize her achievement at our American Center and learn how she is already putting her U.S.-funded International Military Education and Training (IMET) to work addressing operational priorities for the Sri Lanka Navy. Her drive for excellence shows how our defense partnership develops capable leaders who strengthen Sri Lanka’s Navy and contribute to maritime security across the Indian Ocean. https://t.co/1uQqqdcXzQ

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Pleased to welcome the Australian High Commissioner @AusHCSriLanka Matthew Duckworth aboard USS Canberra in Colombo. President Trump named the ship in honor of an Australian warship lost fighting alongside U.S. forces in WWII, a tribute to our shared history and enduring friendship. Thank you to the @SriLanka_Navy for its warm welcome, professionalism, and continued support of @US7thFleet U.S. naval visits to Colombo. https://t.co/4bCqAavdsP

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Proud to welcome the first @USSpaceForce delegation to Sri Lanka, led by Lt. Col. Shumpei Fujimura of Hawaii-based Space Forces Pacific. This historic visit opens a new frontier in our growing U.S.–Sri Lanka defense partnership.

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

I had the pleasure to meet today with Secretary to the Ministry of @LkDefence, Air Vice Marshal (Ret.) Sampath Thuyacontha. We discussed opportunities to strengthen our military-to-military partnership through joint military exercises, professional exchanges, maritime security, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). Our cooperation builds on mutual trust and supports Sri Lanka’s growing leadership in regional security and disaster response.

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

The Port of Colombo is a vital link in global trade, connecting American businesses with markets across South Asia and beyond. Today, I announced $17 million in new U.S. assistance for @SLPAuthority to modernize the Port of Colombo through two connected digital platforms—the Maritime Single Window and Port Community System.  By connecting shipping companies, government agencies, port operators, and businesses across the maritime trade sector onto a shared digital network, these systems will reduce paperwork, streamline cargo processing, and help lower shipping delays and costs.  Powered by U.S. innovation and expertise, we will accelerate Sri Lanka’s port modernization, strengthen U.S. supply chains, and create opportunities for American technology firms. https://t.co/ELRg2CLd7K

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Thank you to Sri Lanka–USA Business Council for the opportunity to join its 10th AGM and exchange ideas on expanding U.S. exports and investment in energy, ports, logistics, and technology. American innovation and expertise offer exciting opportunities to support Sri Lanka’s growth and strengthen our bilateral economic partnership. The United States champions a level playing field where businesses can compete fairly, intellectual property is protected, and American companies can bring their best products and services to markets around the world, including Sri Lanka.

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

I joined @GovGianforte to meet Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe @WasanthaSLK to discuss reducing trade barriers and expanding access for American products, including how Montana-grown lentils, dry peas, and chickpeas can strengthen Sri Lanka’s food security while opening new markets for U.S. producers. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Today @GovGianforte and I met with Deputy Minister of @LkDefence Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Aruna Jayasekara to highlight the impact of the Montana National Guard’s longstanding cooperation with Sri Lanka’s Armed Forces, formalized through the State Partnership Program nearly one year ago. From C-130 operations and medical response to search and rescue, our teams train together to strengthen their ability to respond when disasters strike, at home or abroad. At the recent Atlas Angel II exercise, they put those skills into practice through rescue operations, casualty evacuation, and landslide response, while Montana experts shared drone and LiDAR technology to improve landslide assessment. This partnership delivers results: saving lives, strengthening disaster readiness, and deepening security cooperation with Sri Lanka, a valued U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Great discussion with @GovGianforte and Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe @Chathurangaab on expanding U.S.-Sri Lanka commercial ties—creating opportunities for American businesses, connecting Montana innovation with Sri Lankan partners, and building a stronger two-way economic relationship. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Proud to spend time aboard USS Tulsa in Colombo—a visible reminder of the strength of the U.S.-Sri Lanka maritime partnership and our shared interest in a secure Indian Ocean and safe sea lanes. To the sailors and officers of USS Tulsa: thank you for representing America with professionalism and honor. Fair winds and following seas. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Ahead of Montana Governor Greg Gianforte’s visit, I’m pleased to welcome Brigadier General Trenton Gibson, Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, to Sri Lanka. Through the State Partnership Program, Montana and Sri Lanka train together, share expertise, and strengthen readiness—from disaster response to security cooperation. A partnership built over years, strengthened with every exchange, and creating lasting ties between Montana and Sri Lanka. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Couldn’t agree more. There’s a lot we can accomplish together—from new opportunities for Montana farmers and agricultural trade to stronger security cooperation and disaster preparedness. See you soon in Colombo, @GovGianforte! 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka @USEmbSL]

From Big Sky Country to Sri Lanka! Montana Governor @GovGianforte shares a message ahead of his arrival tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming him and his delegation as they explore opportunities for American farmers 🫘 and strengthen our security partnership through the existing Montana – Sri Lanka State Partnership Program 🤠🇺🇸🤝🇱🇰.

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Thank you to @USARPAC Deputy Commanding General Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell for his historic visit to Sri Lanka—and to our Sri Lankan partners for the warm welcome and substantive engagement. Proud of what the United States and Sri Lanka are building together: modernizing capabilities, expanding security cooperation, and deepening ties that advance peace through strength and shared prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. 🇺🇸🇱🇰

[U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer @USAmbSL]

Great to be in India with Ambassador Gor and my fellow SCA Chiefs of mission.

[Ambassador Sergio Gor @USAmbIndia]

Great to have all our SCA Ambassadors in India! 🇺🇸

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

Earlier today, I called into our Ambassadors Regional Conference in India, hosted by Ambassador Sergio Gor. It was great to speak with our U.S. Ambassadors and Chiefs of mission from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Our Ambassadors are proudly making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous!