The Congressional (UXO)/ Demining Caucus held a panel discussion on demining efforts in Sri Lanka on 14th March at the Capitol Hill where the government’s ownership of the program and the commitment for a mine free Sri Lanka came for praise by the implementing partners and the US government. The Panel Discussion was held on the invitation of the Co-chairs of the UXO/ Demining Caucus, Representative Bill Johnson (R) and Representative (D) Jackie Spiers.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. and the Mine Advisory Group ( MAG ) jointly hosted a gathering of US officials, demining agency representatives and prospective partners to a breakfast briefing at the Sri Lanka Residence on 13th March 2019 on the theme “ Mine Free Sri Lanka 2020 “
Ten extra ordinary women from around the world were honored with International Women of Courage Awards ( IWOC ) 2019 at the US State Department on 07th March 2019. Sri Lankan Marini de Livera was among the awardees from Bangladesh, Burma, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Montenegro, Peru, Tanzania and Ireland who were felicitated by the State Department.
Sri Lanka – US relations have reached an important milestone - Sri Lankan Chargé d’ Affaires, Sarath Dissanayake
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend to Sri Lanka very warm wishes as you commemorate your national day.
Eight Leading Sri Lankan apparel exporters of the Chamber of Garment Exporters of Sri Lanka participated in the Apparel Sourcing USA exhibition held in New York, USA from 21 - 23, January 2019 with the objective of promoting Sri Lankan apparels in the US market taking into account the potential opportunities for further promotion due to the favourable atmosphere prevails in the US.
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