July 13, Colombo (LNW): Eric Meyer, a seasoned American diplomat, has been nominated to serve as the next Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka.
The nomination, announced by the White House, marks the latest diplomatic appointment by President Donald Trump, who has formally submitted Meyer’s name to the U.S. Senate for confirmation.
Meyer, a native of California and a long-serving member of the Senior Foreign Service, currently leads regional policy efforts as the Senior Bureau Official in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
In this capacity, he plays a central role in steering U.S. foreign policy across a diverse and strategically significant region that includes countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, among others.
Over the course of his diplomatic career, Meyer has held several high-profile overseas assignments. His recent postings include acting as the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Norway, and earlier, holding the same role while also serving as Deputy Chief of Mission in North Macedonia.
His tenure in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as the U.S. Consul General, saw him managing a broad range of diplomatic and interagency efforts in a key Central Asian post.
Within the State Department in Washington, Meyer has served in senior advisory roles where he was tasked with shaping regional strategy and ensuring cohesive policy execution across South and Central Asia.
