Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, who is set to conclude her four-year tenure in Colombo.
In a post on social media platform ‘X’, Minister Herath said he expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Chung’s indefatigable efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United States during her tenure from 2022 to 2026.
He also conveyed special thanks for her swift coordination of assistance from US authorities in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which affected several parts of the country.
“I wish her the very best in her next assignment,” the Minister stated.
Ambassador Julie Chung is expected to depart Colombo on January 16, marking the conclusion of her service as the United States’ top diplomat in Sri Lanka. She assumed duties as Ambassador in February 2022 and served for nearly four years.
