Eric Meyer, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador‑ designated to Sri Lanka, arrived in Colombo on Saturday (22), to formally assume his duties as the 29th U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to the US Embassy in Sri Lanka.
Meyer expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating: “It is an honor to represent the United States in Sri Lanka. I look forward to building on the strong foundation between our two democracies to advance a US–Sri Lanka partnership that creates new opportunities for American businesses, furthers our shared security interests, and delivers greater prosperity for both Americans and Sri Lankans.”
Prior to his assignment in Sri Lanka, Meyer served as Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Mission to Norway, where he oversaw operations in Oslo and Tromsø.
He also previously held the position of Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State. (Newswire)