February 02, Colombo (LNW): The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced a temporary reduction in its routine communications, citing a funding gap in Washington that has triggered a partial shutdown of the US federal government.
In a notice shared via social media, the embassy said it would limit Facebook updates to essential safety and security messages until normal government operations are restored. Non-urgent posts and regular informational content will be paused during this period.
The embassy sought to reassure the public that, despite the funding disruption, passport and visa services are expected to continue both within the United States and at overseas diplomatic missions, including Colombo, subject to operational conditions. Travellers and applicants have been encouraged to consult the official US State Department website for the most up-to-date information on consular services and office hours.
A lapse in appropriations occurs when the US Congress is unable to approve federal funding legislation in time, forcing certain government activities deemed non-essential to be curtailed. Diplomatic missions in several other countries have issued similar advisories as the funding stalemate affects US government operations worldwide.
