Julie J. Chung the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka speaking at the meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinks before leaving her country stated that it is a great honour to have the opportunity to visit Sri Lanka for diplomatic service.
Chung is a US national of South Korean descent with extensive diplomatic experience.
She told the US State Secretary that she hopes to further strengthen economic and friendly ties between the two countries and that she is looking forward to working with the Sri Lankan government as well as the civil society.
MIAP